A flood-like situation has arisen in five districts of southern Rajasthan following excessive rainfall under the impact of cyclone Biparjoy, which has created a depression in the sky after entering the State from neighbouring Gujarat. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot made an aerial survey of the affected areas in Jalore, Sirohi and Barmer districts on Tuesday to take stock of the situation.
As many as seven persons died in different rain-related incidents in the affected districts. About 15,000 persons were evacuated from the low-lying areas, which were submerged in rainwater, and taken to safer places. The teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), deployed in the affected areas, rescued a large number of people.
A low pressure area was formed on Tuesday over northeastern Rajasthan and the adjoining areas of Uttar Pradesh, according to the Meteorological Department. The maximum rainfall of 188 mm was recorded in Dholpur, followed by 149 mm in Ajmer. The nearby districts also recorded heavy rainfall during the last 24 hours.
