Western Disturbance Unleashes Hail, Rain in Rajasthan; IMD Issues 25-District Alert

• A Western Disturbance caused significant weather changes in Rajasthan, bringing hailstorms and rain to multiple districts.
• Sikar and Jaipur experienced chickpea-sized hailstones, with rain recorded in over 10 districts including Tonk and Nagaur.
• Jaipur saw its first winter rain, leading to a temperature drop and increased cold; a lightning strike in Bharatpur killed a buffalo and injured a woman.
• IMD issued an Orange Alert for 14 districts and a Yellow Alert for 11 districts for thunderstorms, rain, and hailstorms, alongside a fog and cold wave warning.
• While the current disturbance has weakened, a new Western Disturbance is expected around January 26-27, bringing more rain to western and northern parts.

Why It Matters: Rajasthan faces severe weather with hailstorms and rain due to a Western Disturbance, prompting widespread IMD alerts.