The situation in Rajasthan has become serious due to heavy monsoon rains. On Tuesday, the Meteorological Department issued an alert for 32 districts, with expectations of extremely heavy rainfall in 7 of them. Several accidents and loss of life have also occurred in various places.
Jaipur: The monsoon rains in Rajasthan are proving to be devastating this year. On Tuesday (September 2), the Meteorological Department issued a rain alert for all 32 districts of the state. Seven of these districts are expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall, while 14 districts are on high alert for heavy showers. Due to the continuous rain, low-lying areas in many districts have been inundated, leading to flood-like conditions.
The Meteorological Department states that the monsoon activity will persist for the next few days. Consequently, the administration has appealed to the public to remain vigilant, and relief efforts have been intensified.
Yellow Alert Issued for 14 Districts Due to Heavy Rainfall
According to the bulletin issued by the Jaipur Meteorological Center, Alwar, Baran, Bharatpur, Dausa, Deeg, Dholpur, and Khairthal Tijara districts are likely to be the most affected. A red alert has been issued for these districts.
In addition, 14 districts—Banswara, Bhilwara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Pratapgarh, Kotputli-Behror, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Sikar, and Tonk—are expected to receive heavy rainfall. A yellow alert has been issued for districts such as Ajmer, Dungarpur, Rajsamand, Sirohi, Udaipur, Churu, Nagaur, and Pali.
Woman Dies in Bikaner as House Collapses
Due to the heavy rains, accidents are occurring in many parts of the state. In Bikaner, a woman died and another was injured when a mud house collapsed. In Jodhpur, some people were injured in house collapses as well.
In Sirohi district on Monday, the Tehsildar's vehicle was swept away by b currents near the Marhi Rapat close to Ganga Veri. However, the vehicle stopped a short distance away, and everyone on board was safe. Similarly, in the Patan area of Sikar district, an elderly man was swept away in a drain along with his motorcycle, but villagers managed to rescue him in time. In Bikaner, a woman on a scooter and a man on a motorcycle were also carried away by the water flow, but the woman saved herself by holding onto a wall.
98 mm Rainfall Recorded in Bagor, Bhilwara
On Monday (September 1), the highest rainfall of 98 mm was recorded in Bagor, Bhilwara district. Kotri received 70 mm, and Navan in Nagaur district recorded 60 mm of rain.
Nohar in Hanumangarh received 52 mm, Mandal in Bhilwara recorded 51 mm, and Parbatsar in Nagaur received 44 mm of rain. Many areas, including Rupangarh and Arai in Ajmer, Thanagaji in Alwar, Rajakheda in Dholpur, Dooni in Tonk, and Gudhagorji in Jhunjhunu, recorded rainfall between 25 and 45 mm. Waterlogging and accumulation of water in low-lying areas in these regions are causing significant difficulties for the residents.
Appeal to People to Stay Alert and Move to Safer Locations
The Meteorological Department forecasts that many districts in South-Eastern Rajasthan may experience extremely heavy rainfall between September 5 and 7. Experts warn that continuous rainfall is causing river and drain water levels to rise rapidly, which could exacerbate flood-like situations by next week.
The administration has placed all districts on high alert and initiated relief and rescue operations. Residents in both rural and urban areas have been advised to remain vigilant and relocate to safer places.
