Heavy Rains Lash Rajasthan, More Predicted for Next Two Days

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Last Updated:July 26, 2022, 15:08 IST

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said on Tuesday that directions have been issued to district administration to remain alert and prepared to handle any situation

A car was seen floating in an inundated street in Rajasthan's Jodhpur amid heavy rain. (Photo: Screen grab from video on Twitter)

Bhilwara district in Rajasthan witnessed extremely heavy rains in a 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Tuesday, officials said. Heavy to very heavy rains lashed several parts of Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Ajmer, Sawai Madhopur, Rajsamand, Dungarpur, Banswara, Kota, Sirohi, Jodhpur, Pali, Nagaur and Jalore districts.

Bhilwara recorded 21 cm rains, followed by Chittorgarh (18 cm), they said. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said due to the sudden rainfall, many areas in Jodhpur are facing waterlogging and he is in constant touch with the district collector.

"Directions have been issued to district administration to remain alert and prepared to handle any situation," Gehlot said in a tweet. A meteorological department official said at present, there is a circulation system over eastern Rajasthan, which will have its effect in the districts of Ajmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur divisions for the next 48 hours.

जोधपुर में अचानक अधिक बारिश होने से कई स्थानों पर जलभराव की स्थिति हो गई है। कल से ही जिला कलेक्टर से स्थिति को लेकर संपर्क बना हुआ है एवं किसी भी परिस्थिति से निपटने को तैयार रहने के निर्देश दिए हैं।अभी स्थिति पूर्णत: नियंत्रण में है।आमजन से निवेदन है कि हर तरह की सावधानी बरतें।— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) July 26, 2022

"There is a strong possibility of heavy rain at some places in the districts of these divisions on Tuesday as well," Met centre director Radheyshyam Sharma said. He said from July 28-29, there is a possibility of a gradual decrease in monsoon activities in some parts of the state.