Monsoon will be active again in Rajasthan from September 4th: drought-like conditions in 17 districts, state receives 21 percent less rainfall so far.

In Rajasthan, Friday was the first day since the arrival of monsoon that there was no rain anywhere in the state. Due to the lack of rain and sunshine, the maximum temperature in 15 cities, including Jaipur, Tonk, and Alwar, was recorded at 35 degrees Celsius or above. Meanwhile, the mercury in Sri Ganganagar remained close to 40 degrees. This break in monsoon is expected to end by the last week of September. Due to the weak monsoon this year, 17 districts, including Jaipur...