Heavy Rainfall Impacts Life in Rajasthan for Third Day; CM Sharma Conducts Aerial Survey

GG News Bureau
Jaipur, 14th August. Normal life in several parts of Rajasthan remained severely disrupted for the third consecutive day on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall, which has resulted in 22 deaths since Sunday. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas, including Dausa, Karauli, and Bharatpur districts, to assess the damage and oversee relief efforts.

On Tuesday, schools were closed in several districts such as Baran, Bundi, Kota, Tonk, Bharatpur, Dausa, Dholpur, Jaipur, and Karauli. The Meteorological Department issued a ‘red’ warning for Baran, Bundi, Kota, and Tonk districts, signaling immediate action and vigilance, while an ‘orange’ alert was in place for Bharatpur, Dausa, Dholpur, Jaipur, and Karauli, advising preparedness.

In Jaipur, Chief Minister Sharma met with senior officials, directing them to ensure the distribution of essential items such as water, food, and medicines to those affected by the floods. He also instructed repairs to damaged roads and restoration of power supply in impacted areas. Sharma visited Bharatpur’s Srinagar village to offer condolences to the families of seven youths who drowned in a rainwater-filled pit on August 11.

Disaster Relief Minister Kirodi Lal Meena, who had submitted his resignation following the BJP’s poor performance in some Lok Sabha seats, participated in a field survey and held a meeting with officials in Dausa. His resignation has yet to be accepted.

The Met Centre in Jaipur reported significant rainfall across the state, with Karauli recording 34.5 mm, Bharatpur 20.5 mm, and Sikar 16 mm on Tuesday. Mahua in Dausa saw the highest rainfall of 163 mm in the last 24 hours. The heavy rains led to a house collapse in Sikar’s Dhod area, but no injuries were reported.

A warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall is in effect for Wednesday in the Bharatpur, Ajmer, Jaipur, and Kota divisions. The situation is expected to improve gradually as the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force continue their rescue operations and aid efforts.