Jaipur, August 11 (Udaipur Kiran): Jaipur experienced its first heavy rain of the monsoon season on Sunday. In just seven hours, the city received nearly three inches of rain. The rain started at 11 AM and continued into the night, turning Jaipur’s streets into rivers. Despite the downpour, district officials, including the Collector and representatives from the Municipal Corporation and JDA, were out on the streets to monitor the situation and clear blocked drains.
Tragically, four young men drowned while bathing in the Kanota Dam. Additionally, in Pragpura, one person drowned in a dam, and two others were swept away in the Manjhi River in Dudu. The heavy rain also caused a large sinkhole, 20 feet wide and 10 feet deep, on 60 Feet Road in Mahesh Nagar. In Malviya Nagar, several vehicles were stranded due to waterlogging near the Nandpuri bridge, but people were safely evacuated before any major incident occurred.
According to the weather department, Jaipur recorded over 70 mm of rain by the evening. The maximum temperature was 28.3°C, and the minimum was 26.1°C. The department predicts continuous rain in Jaipur for the next 5-6 days. The city has seen little sunlight for over a week, with consistent rainfall.
The water resources department reported various rain measurements: Jaipur Tehsil recorded 73 mm, Jaipur city 70 mm, Sanganer 38 mm, Chaksu 63 mm, Kotkhavda 42 mm, Chomu 40 mm, Tunga 28 mm, Aandhi 25 mm, and Kalwar 25 mm. The heavy rain also caused waterfalls to form in places like Maleshwar and Samod in Chomu.
Traffic Disruptions and Flooding:
The heavy rain turned Sikar Road into a river, with water levels reaching 2-3 feet, causing vehicles to stall and float. The 200 Feet Bypass also experienced severe waterlogging, leading to a long traffic jam that took hours to clear. Other areas such as MI Road, Ambabari, Kalwar Road, Vaishali Nagar, JLN Marg, and Tonk Road also faced significant waterlogging and traffic jams.
Hospital Flooding:
Water entered the ICU of JK Lon Hospital, causing distress for patients and their families. The hospital administration worked to remove the water. Similar issues were reported in several wards of SMS Hospital, where water leaked from the ceilings.
Rainfall Exceeds Seasonal Quota:
Jaipur has already surpassed its seasonal rainfall quota. Typically, the city receives an average of 502 mm of rain from June 1 to September 30. This season, Jaipur has already recorded 522 mm, indicating above-average rainfall.
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