Published: 3 November 2025PatrikaRajasthan
Rajasthan Hit by Unseasonal Rain and Western Disturbance; IMD Issues Fog Alert
A Western Disturbance brought unseasonal light to moderate rain across Rajasthan on November 4, 2025, affecting Jodhpur, Barmer, Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Kota, Tonk, Bharatpur, Nagaur, and Sikar districts. At Bhamashah Mandi in Kota, about 2 lakh sacks of paddy were soaked by sudden rain, increasing concerns among farmers and traders.
IMD issued a fog alert for November 4-9 as conditions cleared and cold winds brought temperatures down. Kota's maximum temperature rose by 1 degree to 32.9 C while minimum dropped by 3 degrees to 18.5 C. The weather disruption added to the Kharif crop damage already suffered by farmers in the state.
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Q: Discuss the impact of the November 2025 Western Disturbance on Rajasthan's agriculture and weather, referring to crop damage at Kota mandi and IMD warnings.
Answer (50 words):
A Western Disturbance brought unseasonal light-to-moderate rain across Jodhpur, Barmer, Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota and other Rajasthan districts on November 4, 2025. About 2 lakh paddy sacks were soaked at Kota's Bhamashah Mandi, worsening Kharif losses. IMD issued a November 4-9 fog alert; Kota's minimum dropped 3 degrees to 18.5 Celsius.
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How many Rajasthan districts were under cold wave alert on January 11-12, 2026?
Explanation · Correct answer BIMD issued cold wave alert for 11 Rajasthan districts; Churu and Didwana-Kuchaman at red alert.
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Which Rajasthan districts were affected by the November 4 Western Disturbance?
A Western Disturbance brought unseasonal light to moderate rain across Rajasthan on November 4, 2025. It affected Jodhpur, Barmer, Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Kota, Tonk, Bharatpur, Nagaur, and Sikar districts.
What happened at Bhamashah Mandi in Kota during the sudden rain?
At Bhamashah Mandi in Kota, about 2 lakh sacks of paddy were soaked by sudden rain. This increased concerns among farmers and traders.
What fog alert did IMD issue after the rain conditions cleared?
IMD issued a fog alert for November 4-9 as conditions cleared and cold winds brought temperatures down.
How did Kota's temperatures change and what crop impact was noted?
Kota's maximum temperature rose by 1 degree to 32.9 C, while the minimum dropped by 3 degrees to 18.5 C. The disruption added to the Kharif crop damage already suffered by farmers in the state.
