Jaipur, July 21 — After days of relentless downpours across Rajasthan, the monsoon intensity has eased, bringing much-needed relief to residents. On Sunday, weather conditions remained largely calm across major districts including Jaipur, Ajmer, Tonk, Dausa, Kota, and Bharatpur. Cloudy skies prevailed in most areas, with brief sunny intervals reported in a few locations.
Yellow Alert for Five Southern Districts
According to Radhey Shyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Center, Jaipur, the state is expected to witness mostly dry weather over the coming days. However, a yellow alert has been issued for five districts — Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, Banswara, Dungarpur, and Udaipur — for Monday, forecasting light to moderate rainfall in these areas.
Aftermath of Heavy Rains in Recent Days
Despite the reduced rainfall, the effects of recent showers are still evident in several regions:
In Sirohi, two youths drowned in the Banas River.
In Barmer, a local cloth trader lost his life after slipping into a pond.
In Nagaur’s Ladwa region, rising water levels in the Luni River led to the closure of National Highway-458, cutting off connectivity to Jaitaran, Pali, Lambia, and Beawar.
Flood-like Situations and Infrastructure Damage
In Bundi, severe waterlogging necessitated the use of a JCB machine to safely transport a pregnant woman.
In Riyanbadi (Nagaur), overflowing ponds caused fish to swim across roadways.
In Dudu (Jaipur), the breach of an anicut embankment led to the isolation of several hamlets.
Reports from Barwas (Tonk) confirm the collapse of the Islampura dam’s embankment.
Bisalpur and Kanota dams are both nearing overflow levels, signaling potential spillage if rains return.
Weather System Weakens, No Heavy Rain Expected
The depression over Rajasthan has now weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area (WML), currently centered over southwestern Rajasthan and adjacent Pakistan. As per the Meteorological Department:
July 21–22: Light to moderate showers may occur in northern and southeastern parts of the state.
No widespread heavy rainfall is expected for the coming week.
Isolated light showers may continue intermittently in some areas.
Conclusion
While the immediate threat of heavy rainfall has diminished, the state remains on cautious footing due to the residual impact of prior downpours. Authorities continue to monitor dam levels and low-lying areas for any emergency response needs. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay alert and follow updates from official weather channels.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), local news agencies, and government bulletins. For real-time updates and safety advisories, please consult official meteorological and local disaster management authorities.
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