Heavy rain has disrupted normal life in seven districts of Rajasthan.In Sikar,Churu,Sawai Madhopur ,Nagaur,Dholpur,Jhunjhunu,and Karoli, heavy rain has been reported in the last 24 hours and water has entered many colonies at these places.In the past 24 hours, 15 cm rainfall has been recorded in Lunkaransar in Bikaner district and 4 to 10 cm rain in various places of these districts.Our Jaipur correspondent reports that many areas of Jaipur are still waterlogged and the administration has started 19 relief camps. Our correspondent reports that the district administration of Jaipur has shifted more than 5000 people to 19 relief camps . Bhatta Basti,Nahargarhm Muhana and Subhash Chowk areas are the worst affected.After 48 hours of heavy rain 45 pumps are still working to drain out water in these areas.The administration has distributed 18,000 food packets to affected people today and shifted 2000 people to safer places.14 teams have been constituted for survey of damage to property caused by rain. Army is also helping in relief operations,Today one column of Army has been sent to Madrampur area .With the monsoon shifting towards northern and western parts, normal life in Sikar Laxaman garh and Nagaur has been affected.Some trains on the Jaipur -Sikar meter guage section are also running late due to the heavy rain
News On AIR | August 24, 2012 1:09 PM
Heavy rain disrupts normal life in Rajasthan