The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a yellow alert for 23 districts of Rajasthan, warning of thunderstorms, gusty winds (20–40 kmph), and light to moderate rainfall over the next few days.

The alert covers the districts of Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Banswara, Pratapgarh, Baran, Kota, Jhalawar, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Dausa, Jaipur, Ajmer, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Rajsamand, Bundi, Tonk, Pali, Dungarpur, Sirohi, and Nagaur. Officials have advised residents to take precautions during thunderstorms – seek shelter indoors, avoid taking cover under trees, and wait for conditions to stabilise before resuming outdoor activities.

According to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, a severe cyclonic storm, Montha, is currently active over the Bay of Bengal, off the Andhra Prade

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