The relentless downpour has created a flood-like situation in areas such as Karauli and Hindaun, where severe waterlogging in low-lying areas has disrupted normal life. Overflowing dams and rivers have only compounded the chaos, leaving communities in a state of disarray.
In response to the ongoing crisis, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma conducted a field visit across various parts of the city on Monday evening. Despite the incessant rains, he toured areas including Jawahar Circle, Malviya Nagar, Sanganer, and Dher ke Balaji to assess the situation firsthand.
With the meteorological department issuing a heavy rainfall warning, several districts, including Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, Dausa, and Karauli, saw schools shut down on Monday as a precautionary measure. In Jaipur, the rains brought the city to a standstill, with roads inundated and widespread traffic jams reported.
According to a spokesperson from the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, the heavy rainfall is expected to continue in parts of Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, and Ajmer divisions over the next few days. Meanwhile, Bhagwat Singh, Joint Secretary of the Disaster Management Department, confirmed that nearly 100 people in flood-affected Karauli and Hindaun have been evacuated to safer locations by NDRF and SDRF teams.
In a dramatic rescue operation, 25 devotees stranded at the Trinetra Ganeshji temple in Ranthambore, Sawai Madhopur, were saved by an SDRF team. The operation, which began on Sunday night, concluded on Monday morning, with the last six devotees being rescued at dawn.
Tragically, the bodies of five individuals who were swept away in Jaipur’s Kanota dam on Sunday evening were recovered on Monday. In another incident, two people drowned in Galta Kund while bathing. Additionally, a 30-year-old man in Dausa was killed after being washed away by the strong currents at Moroli dam.
Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticized the state government’s handling of the situation, claiming that more than 25 people have died in rain-related incidents across Rajasthan. He questioned the status of Disaster Relief Minister Kirodi Lal Meena’s resignation and urged Chief Minister Sharma to clarify the situation to ensure proper coordination of relief efforts.
In response, Chief Minister Sharma released a video message assuring the public that the government is closely monitoring the situation. He emphasized that the safety of those affected is his top priority and urged citizens to take the meteorological warnings seriously. Sharma also advised people to avoid risky activities such as bathing in rivers and to stay clear of electric poles and wires during the ongoing rains.
The relentless rain has wreaked havoc across several districts in Rajasthan, including Jaipur. In the 24 hours leading up to Monday morning, Jaipur recorded 118 mm of rainfall, with other areas like Ramgarh Pachwara in Dausa and Sapotra in Karauli receiving even more.
As the heavy rains continue, the Jaipur Meteorological Centre has warned that parts of western Rajasthan, including Bikaner, are likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall in the coming days. Light to moderate rain is also expected in Jodhpur and Udaipur divisions.
From June 1 to August 12, Rajasthan has received 40% more rainfall than usual, with western Rajasthan experiencing a 56% increase and eastern Rajasthan a 31% increase in rainfall. With almost all districts, except Dungarpur and Banswara, recording normal to excess rainfall, the state remains on high alert as it navigates this challenging monsoon season.
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