Heavy Rainfall Brings Relief and Chaos to Rajasthan

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The state of Rajasthan has been experiencing intense rainfall over the past few days, with several dams and rivers overflowing due to the heavy downpour. On Thursday, the 16 gates of the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam in Banswara were opened for the first time this year, releasing excess water and bringing relief to local villagers. However, the heavy rainfall has also caused widespread disruption, with several parts of Dausa district experiencing heavy downpours and schools being closed due to continuous rain.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam in Banswara opened all 16 gates for the first time this year, releasing excess water due to continuous rainfall and increased inflow from Madhya Pradesh. [1]
  • The Banas River, dry for 15 years, flowed once again, bringing joy to local villagers who welcomed it with traditional rituals. [2]
  • Several parts of Dausa district, including Sikrai, witnessed heavy downpours on Thursday morning, leaving local markets waterlogged and schools closed due to continuous rain. [3]
  • The Meteorological Department has predicted a fresh spell of heavy rainfall in many parts of Rajasthan over the next three to four days. [4]
  • The state's average rainfall during this period was 104.0 millimeters. [5]
  • The maximum temperature was recorded at 37.6°C in Jaisalmer, while the minimum temperature was 18.7°C in Sirohi. [6]
  • Four days of relentless rainfall have worsened the situation in Jaipur, leaving several parts of the city waterlogged and causing widespread disruption. [7]

Statistics:

  • 16 gates of the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam were opened on Thursday afternoon at 1 pm for the first time this year. [1]
  • The dam released excess water due to continuous rainfall and increased inflow from Madhya Pradesh. [1]
  • The Banas River, dry for 15 years, flowed once again on Thursday. [2]
  • The state's average rainfall during this period was 104.0 millimeters. [5]
  • The maximum temperature was recorded at 37.6°C in Jaisalmer, while the minimum temperature was 18.7°C in Sirohi. [6]
  • Parts of Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions are likely to see increased rain activity in the coming days, with the Jodhpur region facing the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall between September 5 and 7. [8]

Sources:

  • Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from HT Jaipur. [9]
  • Meteorological Department of India. [10]