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Heavy rain in Rajasthan: Monsoon continues to hit one state after another, this time it is Rajasthan's turn. Heavy rains in Rajasthan have caused flood-like conditions in many districts. In view of which, holidays have been declared in schools in Ajmer, Jaisalmer, Tonk, Barmer, Pali, Balotra and Bundi. Due to heavy rains in Jodhpur's Boranada area, a factory wall collapsed. 13 workers were buried in it, out of which three died on the spot. One is in critical condition. At the same time, a young man lost his life due to drowning in Gotawar Dam of Balesar on Sunday (August 4) night.
Horrible situation in Bundi district
Rain derailed traffic in Bundi district of Rajasthan as 32 inches (799 mm) of rain was recorded in the last 24 hours. Due to continuous rain, Jet Sagar Lake and Naval Sagar Lake have overflowed. Due to which water is flowing at a fast speed from Charbhuja Temple to Sadar Bazaar, Chowmukha Bazaar, Nagdi Bazaar to Meeran Gate. The flow of water was so fast that cars were seen floating in the water like toys, the video of which is going viral on social media.
What did the collector say?
After the terrible flood situation, Bundi Collector Akshay Godara and Bundi SDM Deepak Mittal inspected the city. According to the regional meteorological department report, if we talk about Bundi district, 799 mm of rain has fallen here in the last 24 hours. (32 inches) of rain turned into water. This includes 217 mm in Hindoli. While 199 mm rain was recorded in Bundi, 105 in Talara, 107 mm in Kesoraipaatan. 88 mm in Indragarh. Due to rain, the roads turned into mud.
Flood like situation due to opening of all gates of Naval Lake
According to the Meteorological Department, the highest rainfall in western Rajasthan was recorded in Sojat and Pali at 261 mm. As a result, all the gates of Naval Sagar Lake were opened and a flood-like situation arose in the city. Due to heavy rains in Ajmer, Jaisalmer and Bundi, holidays had to be declared in schools and colleges. Many areas were submerged and roads turned into sea. Along with this, the Meteorological Department has also declared red and orange rain alerts for many areas.