Heavy rainfall occurred in the afternoon due to the active monsoon in Jalore district. Roads and low-lying areas of the city were submerged, disrupting traffic, and the administration warned people to stay away from rivers, drains, and waterlogged areas.
Jalore: The monsoon has been active in Rajasthan's Jalore district for the past two to three days, with intermittent rainfall. On Sunday (August 31) afternoon, the district experienced heavy downpour, leading to waterlogging on the city's roads and in low-lying areas. Just two hours of incessant rain turned the roads of the district headquarters into ponds, affecting daily life. The Meteorological Department had issued an orange alert for the district for yesterday and today due to the possibility of heavy rainfall.
The rainfall brought traffic to a standstill in many parts of the district, impacting vehicular movement. The administration has cautioned citizens to stay away from waterlogged areas.
Waterlogging in Colonies and Roads Due to Heavy Rain in Jalore
Waterlogging problems were observed in several parts of Jalore district headquarters due to heavy rainfall. Low-lying areas such as Collectorate Road, Collectorate Bagoda Road, Bus Stand, College Road, Shivaji Nagar Colony, Mahadev Nagar, Krishna Colony, ITI Colony, and Jyotiba Phule Nagar were completely submerged.
Local residents reported that commuting became very difficult during the rain. Many roads became unmotorable, leading to traffic jams. People found it challenging even to cross pedestrian pathways.
Rivers and Drains Swollen Due to Heavy Rain
Due to continuous rainfall in different parts of the district, many rivers and drains are in spate. Heavy rainfall in the Sayla region also caused waterlogging at Ummedabad Bus Stand and on the Jalore-Barmer State Highway.
A b current of water was also observed at Virana Rapad and Keshavna Rapad. This completely obstructed movement, resulting in long queues of vehicles on both sides. The administration has advised people to stay away from such areas and avoid using risky routes.
Administration Issues Warning
An average of 27 millimeters of rain was recorded in the district in the last 24 hours. The highest rainfall was recorded in Bhinmal at 59 millimeters, Sanchore at 18 millimeters, Sayla at 34 millimeters, Ahor at 6 millimeters, Raniwara at 36 millimeters, and Bhadrajan at 18 millimeters.
The administration has appealed to the general public to stay away from areas with flowing rivers and drains, and waterlogged routes. Vehicles have also been advised not to be driven on risky paths. Furthermore, people should constantly monitor the latest updates from the Meteorological Department to avoid any unforeseen situations.
