Rajasthan schools closed in 11 district tomorrow as IMD issues Red alert for heavy rainfall; check list here

In Rajasthan, heavy rain causes flooding

According to Jaipur Meteorological Center officials, Rajasthan has severe heavy rains in the last 24 hours and isolated places are extremely heavy rain. On Monday, the air department confirmed that several cities in the state were affected. Due to the ongoing downpour, schools in 11 districts were closed as a security measure on Monday and Tuesday. These include Jhalawar, Kota, Chittorgarh, Tonk, Bhilwara, Baran, Dungarpur, Dholpur, Saluman, Banswara and Ajmer. The heaviest rainfall in East Rajasthan was recorded in Ramganj Mandi (quota) with 242 mm, then Jaitura (Bhilwara) with 235 mm.

The highest rainfall was 88 mm in Western Rajasthan, and was recorded in Bali (Pali region). In the Bhilwara’s Bijolia region, it created more than 15 hours of continuous rainfall flood -like situation. A video clip showing a boat rowing of 25 people on a flooded road has become viral. The rescue teams from the Ministry of Defense work actively in several areas affected to help the inhabitants. Authorities reported that the water levels on the Eru River Bridge increased up to 5 feet and caused concern. Due to the high -volume rain, 12 doors were opened on Monday to release excess water. Similarly, the six gates of the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, Chittorgarh in Chittorgarh, opened Sunday night. Considering the ongoing situation, the air department issued warnings:

4 districts for very heavy rainfall for red warning, Jaipur Meteorology Center Director Radheshyam Sharma, 10 districts orange warning for, the monsoon pit line returned to the normal position and is currently passing Bikaner and Kota’dan said. Therefore, on Monday and 29 and 30 July, several more heavy rain is expected. Authorities urged the inhabitants in low areas to remain awake and to follow the security advisors.