SaralnamaIn the past 25 years, Rajasthan's monsoon pattern has changed dramatically. Since 2015, 9 out of 10 seasons saw above-average rainfall. The desert landscape is transforming. Jodhpur now grows peanuts and carrots on sand dunes. Barmer resembles Goa's beaches. Jaisalmer faced floods in 2024, with 590 mm rain against the 190 mm average. This change is due to factors like La Niña and the Indian Ocean Dipole. Research predicts a 20-35% increase in western Rajasthan's rainfall between 2020-2049. The Thar Desert is becoming greener, ranking first among 14 world deserts turning lush. This shift brings new opportunities and challenges for the region's agriculture and lifestyle. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 07:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- In the past 25 years, Rajasthan's monsoon pattern has changed dramatically
- Since 2015, 9 out of 10 seasons saw above-average rainfall
- The desert landscape is transforming