Rajasthan is grappling with the devastating effects of torrential rainfall over the past 48 hours, which has claimed at least 18 lives and submerged several districts under floodwaters. The downpour, described by state officials as unusually intense, has caused extensive waterlogging, road closures and severe disruption to daily life, prompting renewed concern over urban flood resilience and climate adaptation.
According to district authorities, areas including Jaipur, Churu, Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, and Hanumangarh have reported water levels rising as high as 4 to 5 feet in low-lying pockets. Overflowing rivers and blocked drainage systems have intensified the impact, isolating many villages and cutting off critical transport links. The Mej River in Bundi is flowing above the danger mark, while several local streams have breached their banks. Emergency response teams have been deployed to assist affected communities, with relief and rescue efforts ongoing. Officials confirmed that many fatalities occurred due to electrocution, wall collapses, and drowning, reflecting the inadequate infrastructure in the face of high-intensity rainfall.
Elsewhere, flood alerts have been issued in Uttar Pradesh as the Ganga and Yamuna rivers continue to swell. In Varanasi, 84 ghats have been completely submerged, while nearby Prayagraj is also witnessing water levels nearing the danger mark. Authorities have opened 18 gates of the Matatila Dam in Lalitpur and eight gates at the Govind Sagar Dam to manage rising reservoir pressure. Neighbouring states are also bearing the brunt of the aggressive monsoon. Himachal Pradesh has closed 200 roads due to landslides, while Uttarakhand has reported 58 road blockages. The hill states remain on yellow alert, with warnings of further heavy rainfall triggering fresh fears of cloudbursts and flash floods.
In Madhya Pradesh, over 25 districts including Gwalior, Indore, and Bhopal have experienced moderate to heavy rain. Gwalior recorded the highest rainfall at 2.3 inches. Rivers and smaller water bodies across the state are overflowing, with alerts issued in 18 districts for continued precipitation. This wave of extreme rainfall across northern and central India underscores the mounting challenges posed by climate volatility. Urban planners and disaster management authorities are facing increasing pressure to invest in flood-mitigation infrastructure, resilient drainage networks, and real-time early warning systems. While the monsoon is critical for India’s agrarian economy, its unpredictable intensity is turning into a recurrent hazard for both rural and urban populations.
The situation remains fluid, and state administrations are monitoring rainfall patterns closely to initiate evacuations and relief wherever necessary. As the monsoon progresses, the focus remains on limiting casualties and ensuring rapid infrastructure recovery across flood-hit zones.
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