Rain Arrives Ahead of Schedule: Rajasthan Sees Early Monsoon Entry

Rajasthan’s weather map changed drastically on June 18, 2025, when the monsoon swept in far earlier than locals are used to. Normally, folks wait until around June 25 for the cool relief, but this year, those dark clouds rolled in almost a full week earlier. The early onset didn’t just bring joy to farmers waiting to sow fields—it quickly set off weather alerts across 27 districts, putting emergency services and city officials on high alert for heavy rainfall and sudden waterlogging.

By the time the first monsoon showers started pouring down, big parts of eastern Rajasthan were already soaked. Jaipur’s Meteorological Department says that the wet spell will soon sweep all across Rajasthan, and nobody will have to wait long for a break from the relentless summer heat. There’s already been buzz about roads underwater in places like Sikar and Sir, giving locals an early taste of monsoon chaos—blocked streets, delayed commutes, and unexpected puddles right outside doorsteps.

People aren’t just watching the skies in Rajasthan. Meteorologists say the monsoon will keep racing north, hitting Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh by June 22. That’s almost a week before these places usually get their first soak. Because of this, heavy rain warnings are out for these areas until June 25, with preparations underway in both urban centers and farm villages—sandbags, pumps, and safety notices top the checklist.

What Forecasts, Past Data, and Climate Trends Reveal

This year’s forecast says Rajasthan is in for a pretty good rainfall spell. July and August are expected to see above-normal precipitation. That’s got everyone from city officials to small-town shopkeepers breathing just a little easier, especially since the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has ruled out El Niño disruptions this time around. Typically, El Niño messes with the monsoon—bringing drier weather, unreliable showers, or even outright drought. But not this year, IMD says—it’s just a straightforward monsoon, delivering what Rajasthan needs after a gruelling, extra-hot summer marked by an 18-day stagnation that baked the state and most of north India.

Let’s talk numbers. Rajasthan has seen solid monsoon performance for a few years running. In recent times, the state notched up at least 95% of its usual rainfall from the monsoon—good news for crops, reservoirs, and water supplies. Last year, showers first hit on June 25, but the rain didn’t really settle in till almost the end of July. That start-stop pattern always keeps everyone guessing—when will the life-giving rain arrive in earnest?

Looking back even further, there’s a clear trend of the monsoon sometimes arriving ahead of schedule. Kerala, for example, has been seeing early monsoon arrivals off and on since as far back as 2009. Familiar pre-monsoon drizzles have even shown up in May, setting the stage for a full-blown wet season a bit earlier each year. This year’s early arrival in Rajasthan could be a sign of shifting monsoon dynamics—possibly linked to changes in regional climate patterns.

For now, the early monsoon brings both relief and anxiety: parched fields and city streets get a welcome drink, but the risk of flash floods in low-lying spots looms large. People are moving quickly to clear storm drains, prep for emergencies, and adjust their plans. It’s a familiar dance this time of year—one that everyone in Rajasthan and its neighbors knows by heart.