Jaipur, August 2 (H.S.) — Continuous heavy rainfall across the northern and eastern parts of Rajasthan has severely disrupted normal life. Due to the active monsoon trough in Bikaner division, heavy downpours were recorded on Friday, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for five districts — Alwar, Karauli, Bharatpur, Dausa, and Dholpur — for Saturday.
Goluvala in Hanumangarh recorded the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours with 156 mm. Rainfall ranging from one to six inches was also recorded in Sri Ganganagar, Churu, and Bikaner districts. In Jaipur, the weather remained partly cloudy on Saturday morning.
According to IMD, in the next 4–5 days, the monsoon trough is likely to shift northwards, maintaining rainfall activity in the northern and northeastern parts of the state, while rainfall may decrease in the southern and southeastern regions. From August 3, heavy rainfall may increase again in parts of Bharatpur and Jaipur divisions, with very heavy rain expected at isolated places in Bharatpur and nearby districts on August 4.
On Saturday, Barmer, Jaisalmer, and Bikaner regions are also likely to witness scattered thunderstorms, light to moderate rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds. Due to continuous heavy rainfall, schools have been shut in 11 districts as a precaution.
Several rain-related accidents have been reported across the state. On Friday night, an elderly couple died after a mud house collapsed in Deewli’s Bouraj village of Bhusawar in Bharatpur district. In Hanumangarh’s Udasar village, the roof of a mud house collapsed, killing a four-year-old girl. A youth drowned in rainwater in Sikar, and a tourist died after falling into a gorge while taking a selfie in Mount Abu.
Rising water levels in rivers and dams have added to the concern. On Saturday, the Chambal River remained in spate in Dholpur, cutting off access to several areas. Rainfall in the catchment areas of Kota Barrage and Navnera Dam has rapidly increased water levels. Two gates of the Kota Barrage have been opened, releasing 11,087 cusecs of water. Navnera Dam is releasing 12,303 cusecs, while 18,030 cusecs of water is being discharged from Bisalpur Dam in Tonk.
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