Rains in Jodhpur division only

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Jaipur, Sept 9 (UNI) Most parts of Rajasthan remained dry today except Jodhpur division, while water level also started receding in most water bodies in the state.

According to weather and irrigation department, a few places in Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jalore and Sirohi districts in Jodhpur division received rainfall ranging within 2 to 10 mm. Apart from this, some places witnessed light drizzle.

The state capital remained sunny today with an increase in day temperatures. The maximum was recorded as 33.8 degree Celsius while the minimum was 21.8 degree Celsius. One degree above normal.

Sources although the water levels are receding in most rivers, lakes, canals, two gates of Kota Barrage were opened upto a height of four feet to discharge 9630 cusecs water as a precautionary measure.

Four gates of Mahi dam were opened to let out 12,216 cusecs and around 3000 cusecs water was discharged from Bisalpur dam on Banas river.

The weather office has predicted rains accompanied with thunder in some parts of south-west Rajasthan over the next 24 hours.

UNI RRT VD VC1714

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