Rajasthan, Aug. 1 -- Rajasthan has experienced its wettest July in nearly seven decades, with cumulative rainfall of 285 mm recorded across the state, according to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur.

This marks a 77% surplus compared to the state's long-period average (LPA) of 161.4 mm for the month.

The last time Rajasthan saw such heavy July rainfall was in 1956, when the state recorded 308 mm, the highest ever for that month. This year's rainfall comes close to breaking that 69-year-old record.

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Jaipur is currently experiencing 25.2degC temperature with 95% humidity and southwesterly winds blowing at 5.6 km/h.

The IMD has issued multiple alerts as heavy to very heavy rains continue ...