Jaipur, September 7 (Udaipur Kiran). Continuous rainfall across Rajasthan on Sunday led to rivers, streams, dams, and ponds overflowing, with around 20 cities, including Jaipur, receiving light to heavy showers. Mount Abu in Sirohi district recorded the highest rainfall at 6.5 inches.
The rains also triggered several mishaps. In Pali, two youths drowned in the Bandi River during Ganpati idol immersion. In Shahpura (Bhilwara), a car was swept away, leaving one dead while another survived by climbing a tree. In Nasirabad (Ajmer), a dilapidated two-storey house collapsed early Sunday, while a van was washed away on the Nasirabad–Nandla road. In Sirohi, a jeep fell into a river, though the driver managed to escape.
According to the Meteorological Centre Jaipur, widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall was recorded in southern Rajasthan over the past 24 hours due to a well-marked low-pressure system over southwest Rajasthan and adjoining Gujarat. Districts including Jalore, Sirohi, Barmer, Balotra, and Udaipur witnessed heavy rain accompanied by winds up to 40 km/h. Light to moderate rainfall occurred in parts of Kota, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, and Bikaner divisions.
The Met Department has forecast that heavy rain may continue in isolated parts of Barmer, Jalore, and Jaisalmer on September 8, but a decline in rainfall activity is expected across most parts of the state over the coming week. On Saturday, Sanchore in Jalore district recorded the highest rainfall in the state at 210 mm.
Bisalpur Dam Gates Opened
The Bisalpur Dam continued to receive heavy inflows. On Sunday morning, eight gates were opened to release 132,220 cusecs of water, which was later reduced to 108,180 cusecs by evening. At that time, four gates were opened by 2 metres and two gates by 3 metres to regulate the outflow.
Jaipur Weather
In Jaipur, the day remained cloudy with intermittent sunshine, leading to a slight rise in day temperatures. By evening, the city experienced moderate rain with thunder and gusty winds. Jaipur recorded a maximum temperature of 32°C, a minimum of 24.9°C, and around 6 mm of rainfall. The city is likely to witness more rain on September 8.
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