JaipurModerate to heavy rains continued to fall in Rajasthan on Wednesday, with Bhinay in Ajmer recording the highest rainfall in a day.
The center Rajasthan The city received 92mm of rain in 24 hours up to 8.30am on Wednesday.
Surot in Karauli recorded 65 mm and Lalot in Dausa received 57 mm of rain during this period, according to the Meteorological Department.
Many other places in the state recorded less than 57mm of rain, the Met said.
The department has issued an alert for very heavy rainfall in Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar and Nagaur districts and heavy rainfall in Ajmer, Alwar, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bikaner, Churu, Jodhpur and Pali districts on Wednesday.
Rain Fury claims 22 lives in 2 days
Schools closed in several Rajasthan districts on Tuesday as heavy rains continued to lash parts of the state where 22 people died in rain-related incidents in two days.
A warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday in Bharatpur, Ajmer, Jaipur and Kota divisions. In some areas of eastern RajasthanModerate to heavy rain is possible on Thursday and Friday.
For Tuesday, a red warning has been issued for Baran, Bundi, Kota and Tonk districts and an orange alert has been issued for Bharatpur, Dausa, Dholpur, Jaipur and Karauli.
The administration has declared holidays in schools in these districts.
In the 24 hours ended 8.30 am on Tuesday, Mahua in Dausa recorded the highest rainfall of 163 mm, the Jaipur Meteorological Centre said.
Nainwa in Bundi recorded 161 mm of rain, Jaipur 152 mm and Madhorajpura in Jaipur 136 mm, all in the very heavy rain category.
Continuous torrential rains over the past few days have caused waterlogging in several districts and teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have rescued over 100 people from the affected areas.
Continuous heavy rains have led to flood-like conditions in Karauli district and nearby areas, where overflowing dams and rivers have disrupted daily life.
At least 22 people have died in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan since August 11th.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma conducted a field inspection in Jaipur on Monday and issued necessary instructions to officials.
“A review meeting was held to address the prevailing situation following heavy rains and discussions were held with all the sub-divisional level officials at the Mahwa Panchayat Samiti auditorium and instructions were given to take necessary steps to help the affected people. All possible help will be provided to the affected people,” Meena said in a post on X.
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