Schools shut as heavy rains lash Rajasthan, 30 districts on alert
JAIPUR: Rajasthan continues to reel under intense monsoon activity as heavy rains batter multiple regions, prompting widespread disruption and precautionary measures. Jaipur saw heavy showers since morning, causing waterlogging in several parts of the city. Notably, areas around government residences, including those of Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant and DGP Rajeev Sharma, were flooded. The Hadoti region was badly hit, with connectivity also severely disrupted. In Kota and surrounding Hadoti region, the spell of rain persisted on Tuesday as well, filling up dams, anicuts, and ponds. Waterfalls have begun flowing from the surrounding hills, and low-lying areas are flooded. Many rural roads are submerged, causing significant traffic disruptions, and standing crops are beginning to rot in waterlogged fields. Kota city recorded 15 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, with intermittent rain continuing through the day after a wet night. In Tonk and Sawai Madhopur, several areas are submerged. Rajasthans connectivity with Madhya Pradesh has been severely affected: Parvati river overflowed in Etawah (Kota), flooding a new bridge on the Etawah-Khatoli road. As a result, State Highway-70 (KotaGwaliorSheopur) is closed to traffic. Augaad culvert on NH-552 in Bodal, about 12 km from Sawai Madhopur, was washed away, severing the Sawai MadhopurSheopur (MP) route. In Sawai Madhopur, houses are filled with water up to five feet, and railway tracks are submerged, affecting train services. Morel Dam overflows again The Morel Dam in Lalsot (Dausa), considered Asias largest kachha (earthen) dam, has overflowed with water reaching 1.5 feet above its crest. This is the second consecutive year the dam has reached capacity. The situation is being closely monitored by local authorities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange and Yellow alert for several districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next three days, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday. According to the forecast, 18 districts in Jaipur, Ajmer, and Bharatpur divisions are expected to witness heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours. Some parts of the Bikaner division may also receive moderate to heavy showers. School holidays announced in several districts In light of the continuing downpour and the expected intensity of rain, local administrations have declared school and Anganwadi closures in several districts as a precautionary measure: Jaisalmer: Over 1650 schools closed till 31st July. Baran: Schools closed till August 2 Kota: Till August 1 Ajmer and Udaipur: July 30 and 31 Bhilwara: Closed on Wednesday Authorities have urged residents to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow advisories, as life and property could be affected due to waterlogging, flooding, and road damage. Rainfall alerts 30 July Alerts: Orange Alert: Ajmer, Alwar, Dausa, Jaipur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk Yellow Alert: Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dholpur, Jhunjhunu, Rajsamand, Sikar, Sirohi, Udaipur, Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Churu, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Pali, Sri Ganganagar 31 July Alerts: Orange Alert: Ajmer, Tonk Yellow Alert: Bhilwara, Bundi, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Sikar, Bikaner, Churu, Nagaur, Pali, Sri Ganganagar
Rajasthan rain alert: Kota, Ajmer, Bhilwara and 8 other districts declare school holiday
Rajasthan is experiencing heavy to very heavy rainfall, leading to floods and prompting a red alert in several districts. School holidays have been declared in 11 districts due to the severe weather conditions. The highest rainfall was recorded in Ramganj Mandi (Kota) and Jaitura (Bhilwara), with Bhilwara facing a flood-like situation.
10,000 stranded as rains lash Raj, IMD sounds red alert
JAIPUR: Monsoon continues to wreak havoc in Rajasthan, with relentless rainfall severely impacting eastern and southeastern parts of the state. Widespread flooding has submerged colonies, disrupted rail services, and forced closure of multiple national highways. Nearly 10,000 people are reportedly confined to their homes due to waterlogging and blocked roads. The meteorological department has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in three districts on Tuesday, along with an orange alert in ten other districts and yellow alert in 20. In view of the worsening situation, government and private schools in Kota and Pali districts will remain closed on July 15. At least 16 people have died in various rain-related incidents across the state in the past 24 hours. According to official reports, four deaths were reported in Chittorgarh, three in Pratapgarh, two in Churu, four in Kota, and one each in Bharatpur and Pali. The fatalities were caused by drowning, lightning strikes, building collapses, and electrocution. In a tragic incident on Monday, seven friends who had gone for a picnic in Kota were swept away in the overflowing Chambal River. While one person was rescued, and two friends were found dead, four remain missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. This year, the southwest monsoon has been particularly active in Rajasthan. Over 33 districts have already recorded 60% or more of their average seasonal rainfall in the first spell. Due to the continuous water inflow, six major dams are nearing capacity. On Monday, both the Kota Barrage and Jawahar Sagar Dam overflowed following heavy rains in the Hadauti and Marwar regions. Authorities have opened the gates to release excess water. In the past 24 hours, highest rainfall was recorded at Bhainsrorgarh in Chittorgarh district with 174 mm, while Bijaulia in Bhilwara, and Duni in Tonk received 172 mm, 146 mm of rainfall, respectively. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and remain alert amid heavy rain forecast. Water release triggers flooding in 3 Bengal dists Meanwhile, incessant rain in Jharkhand has prompted release of water from DVCs Panchet and Maithan reservoirs, creating a flood-like situation in at least three districts in West Bengal Howrah, Hooghly and East Burdwan. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered the administration of ten districts to keep a close eye on the situation. Flood-relief protocols have been activated in affected areas and the process of evacuating residents of low-lying areas has begun.
Road rage turns fatal in Bhilwara: Man beaten to death over minor collision
JAIPUR: A man was brutally beaten to death by a group of 8-10 people after a minor collision between a car and a handcart in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district on Friday evening. According to the local police, the incident occurred in the Jahazpur area, where four men Sitaram, Sikandar, Dilkhush, and Deepak were returning home after attending a social function. Just a short distance from home, their car allegedly touched a handcart. An argument broke out, during which the handcart operator, along with 8-10 of his associates, dragged 25-year old Sitaram out of the vehicle through the window and assaulted him mercilessly. Despite efforts by his three companions to intervene, the attackers did not stop. Sitaram, a 25-year old young man, finally succumbed to his injuries on the spot. In the immediate aftermath, police brought the three other car occupants to the local police station. They were reportedly released after senior officers arrived at the station. Family members of the victims also reached the station, demanding action. With the victim being a Hindu and the handcart owner who attacked being a Muslim, tension soon escalated. A heavy police force from ten nearby police stations was deployed in the area late at night. The body of the deceased has been kept at the hospital mortuary, and a large crowd has gathered outside the hospital. Police have arrested one accused, identified as Sharif, a resident of the area and the owner of the handcart. A search is underway to locate other suspects involved in the attack. Local MLA Gopiram Meena, along with Superintendent of Police and other senior officials, visited the spot. The atmosphere remains tense, and heavy security has been deployed to prevent any untoward incident. As tensions remain high, the local police has prohibited any Taziya processions being carried out in the area on July 5th and 6th.
One dead, several injured in tent collapse at Madhya Pradesh's Bageshwar Dham during storm
BHOPAL: A 50-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh allegedly died when a tent collapsed amid heavy rains and blustery winds at the famous Lord Hanuman shrine, Bageshwar Dham, in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh early on Thursday morning. The incident, which also left seven devotees injured, most of them from outside Madhya Pradesh, including Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, occurred during preparations for the Friday birthday celebrations of the shrines Peethadhishwar and Hindu Rashtra-supporter, religious preacher Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, also known as Bageshwar Dham Sarkar. The mishap happened on Thursday morning amid continuous heavy rains coupled with blustery winds, leading to the collapse of the tent. One devotee died in the mishap, possibly after suffering a head injury due to the caving in of one of the iron pillars which supported the tent. Some other devotees, mostly from outside MP, suffered injuries, but all are out of danger. An autopsy of the deceased man, who hails from UP, is being conducted, Jain said. The deceased man has been identified as Shyamlal Kaushal (50), a native of Chauri village in Basti district. He was part of a six-member family that had arrived from eastern Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday night to take part in the birthday celebrations of the temples Peethadhishwar, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri. While five of the injured devotees were given preliminary treatment at the hospital and discharged, at least two others, including Neha Khatik from Rajasthans Bhilwara district and Ramdayal Yadav from UPs Kushinagar district, are undergoing treatment at Chhatarpur district hospital. According to eyewitnesses, including Aryan Kamlapuri (a neighbour of the bereaved family), the tent allegedly collapsed due to heavy rains and strong winds, which inundated the area with water. The ensuing chaos also led to the injuries. Notably, Bageshwar Dham, which houses the famous temple of Lord Hanuman, is located in Garha village of Chhatarpur district. Over the years, a large part of the village has turned into a major pilgrimage centre.
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RAIPUR: Abhishek Bhambi and Vinod Bhambi were accused of theft and was tortured by Chhotu Gurjar, the owner of the ice cream factory they worked and his partner Mukesh Sharma on April 15. Both Abhishek and Vinod, hailing from Bhilwara district in Rajasthan, were hired through a contractor to work at a Korba-based ice-cream factory. Both were stripped, beaten, given electric shocks and their nails were pulled out, a police official said. The video of the torment has gone viral on social media, showing a semi-nude man being beaten and given electric shocks. The two victims managed to escape to their native place in Bhilwara, where they lodged a complaint at the Gulabpura police station. The Rajasthan Police registered a zero FIR and forwarded the case to the Korba police for further action. The FIR was lodged at around 9 AM on Friday, and the Korba police swiftly acted and by noon arrested five accused seen in the video, Siddharth Tewari, Korba district police chief told TNIE. They will be produced before the court. Two of those arrested are said to be the factory owners, while others are their associates. One of the accused is a minor, he added. The Zero FIR can be filed in any police station irrespective of the place where the crime has been committed or the jurisdiction of the police station. The civil lines police station in Korba registered a case on Friday against Gurjar and Sharma. Besides the other sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) related to the crime, the Korba police also slapped a section on the ST-SC Prevention of Atrocities Act against the accused. According to the police official privy to the matter, one of the victims Abhishek Bhambhi, reportedly asked for Rs 20000 as an advance from his employer, citing the need for paying the loan instalment of his vehicle but was declined. Following the refusal, Abhishek expressed his decision to quit the job, which infuriated the accused owner.
KORBA: Two ice cream factory workers in Korba district were allegedly tortured by their employer and his aide, who pulled out their nails and administered them electric shocks on suspicion of theft, police said on Saturday. The victims, Abhishek Bhambi and Vinod Bhambi, originally from Bhilwara district in Rajasthan, were hired through a contractor to work at the ice cream factory owned by Chhotu Gurjar in Khaprabhatti area under the Civil Lines police station limits, a police official said. On April 14, Gurjar and his associate Mukesh Sharma accused the two workers of theft. The duo was stripped, given electric shocks, and their nails were pulled out, he said, adding that the video of the torture has gone viral. The video clip shows a semi-nude man being administered electric shocks and thrashed, he said. The two victims managed to escape and reach their native place in Bhilwara. They lodged a complaint at the Gulabpura police station. The Rajasthan Police registered a zero FIR and forwarded the case to Korba police for further action, he said. Under a zero FIR, victims can file complaints at any police station regardless of the crime's location. Subsequently, a case was registered at Civil Lines police station in Korba on Friday against Gurjar and Sharma. One of the victims, Abhishek Bhambhi, stated that he had demanded Rs 20,000 advance from his employer to pay for the installation of his vehicle. When the owner refused, Abhishek expressed his desire to quit the job, which angered the accused, who assaulted both workers, he said. No arrests have been made so far in the case, and further investigation is underway, said Pramod Dadsena, Station House Officer (SHO) of Civil Lines police station.
