Flood-Like Situation in Rajasthan: 12 Dead, Red Alert in 3 Districts Amid Torrential Rain

Jaipur, July 15 – Rajasthan is grappling with severe weather conditions as torrential rains over the past 24 hours have triggered flood-like situations across multiple districts. So far, 12 people have lost their lives due to incidents of lightning strikes, electrocution, drowning, and house collapses. The Chambal River has also swept away seven people — six remain missing. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain warning for 13 districts on Tuesday, with red alerts in three of them.

Schools Shut, Streets Submerged

Authorities in Kota and Pali have declared school holidays due to extreme weather. In the capital Jaipur, rain has continued uninterrupted from Monday evening to Tuesday morning, flooding colonies and major roads. Residents in low-lying areas are facing severe waterlogging, disrupting daily life.

Weather Systems Causing Heavy Rain

The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has identified two active weather systems:

• A low-pressure area over southeast Gangetic West Bengal and Bangladesh, currently located near Kolkata and Bardhaman.

• A well-marked low-pressure system over northeast Rajasthan and adjoining northwest Madhya Pradesh.

Both systems are moving west-northwest and are expected to influence Rajasthan’s weather for the next 48 hours, increasing the likelihood of widespread heavy rainfall.

Kota Submerged, Crocodiles Spotted

In Kota, swollen drains and continuous rainfall flooded several colonies such as Anantpura, Subhash Vihar, Borakheda, and Pratap Nagar. Water reached waist level in some areas. Power supply had to be cut off in Subhash Vihar after a local drain overflowed. Panic gripped the area after reports of crocodile sightings.

A young woman was swept away by strong currents in Dharmapura area and later died in hospital after being rescued. In Pali, the Sukdi and Lilri rivers rose sharply, flooding Sindhi and Rajiv Gandhi colonies. Streets and homes were inundated in Ramdev Road, Adarsh Nagar, and VD Nagar. One youth died of electrocution, and a shop collapsed in Haider Colony. The situation forced the District Collector and SP to travel by tractor for ground inspections.

Flooding in Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh, and Udaipur

In Rawatbhata (Chittorgarh), heavy rains swelled local streams. A family stranded on a hut rooftop in Dhavatkala village was safely rescued by the SDRF. In the same region, a 12-year-old boy drowned in a rain-swollen drain.

Udaipur’s Jhadol region saw major roads blocked due to overflowing Badarana and TD rivers. Two men were rescued while bathing in the river. A school bus got stuck under an underpass in Mavli and was pulled out using a tractor. Fallen trees and traffic jams were reported in many parts of Udaipur.

Jodhpur Rail Tracks Flooded

Three hours of heavy rain in Jodhpur led to waterlogging at the railway station, submerging train tracks. Four trains were partially cancelled and five diverted. In Saai Residency and Gangana Road, residents were stranded indoors due to rising water levels.

Cars Washed Away in Rajsamand

In Rajsamand, continuous rain caused waterlogging in Kalalwati, Rajnagar, Manak Chowk, and Kamaltalai Road. Several cars were swept away in Khamnor, and rising water from the Bagheri Naka Dam increased the level of Rajsamand Lake.

People Swept Away in Dholpur and Bundi

In Dholpur, two people were swept away while crossing rivers in Bari and Nidhara villages. Search operations are ongoing. In Bundi’s Dabi region, water entered roads and panchayat buildings, halting traffic.

Rainfall Far Above Average

According to the IMD, Rajasthan has recorded 102% more rainfall than average this monsoon. Notable figures include:

• Bhainsrorgarh: 174 mm

• Bijolia: 172 mm

• Dooni (Tonk): 146 mm

• Pali: 252 mm

With pressure systems still active over Bengal and northeast Rajasthan, intense rainfall is expected to continue across the state for the next 48 hours.