August 12th 2024.
The city of Jaipur has been hit hard by heavy rains since Saturday, causing devastating effects on the lives of its residents. As of now, at least 20 people have lost their lives in different parts of Rajasthan due to the torrential downpour. The streets of Jaipur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, and Dausa have been left waterlogged, making it difficult for people to go about their daily activities. In response to the situation, district administrations have announced the closure of schools in several areas, including Jaipur, Jaipur Rural, Dausa, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur, and Bharatpur, on Monday.
The Meteorological Department has also issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rain in some districts of the state in the next 24 hours, which has caused concern among the residents. The recent tragedies caused by the heavy rain have left the entire state in a state of shock and grief. Five young individuals drowned in the overflowing Kanota Dam in Jaipur, and despite a thorough search operation, their bodies were not found until late Sunday night. Additionally, seven boys lost their lives to drowning in the Banganga river near Srinagar village in Bharatpur district.
The heavy rain and floods have also caused several other unfortunate incidents, resulting in the loss of precious lives. Two youths named Sitaram and Deshraj were swept away by the strong currents of the Mashi river in Phagi, Jaipur Rural, along with their motorcycle. In another incident, a man named Banwari died after falling into a drain in Madhorajpura, while Saddam died after falling into an anicut in Dudu. In Beawar, Ashok Kumar lost his life after slipping into a pond, and Bablu from Pakhariyawas village drowned while bathing in a pond. In Kekri, Gulgaon lost his life after being swept away by the water, and in Karauli, a man and his son died after the beams of their house collapsed. Tragically, a 12-year-old girl was also swept away in Barapura village.
The devastation caused by the heavy rain has prompted Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to call for an emergency meeting in Jaipur on Sunday to review the situation and take necessary actions. In a post on social media, he stated, "Today, I held a meeting with officials in the Chief Minister's office to discuss the heavy rain in the state and gave necessary instructions to strengthen all disaster management arrangements immediately." He also urged the people of the state to stay away from water bodies and waterlogged areas, maintain a safe distance from electric poles and wires, and avoid using basements during rain. He reminded everyone to pay attention to the warnings and safety measures issued by the Disaster Management Department.
The heartbreaking news of the death of seven children due to drowning in Bharatpur has left Chief Minister Sharma deeply saddened. He expressed his condolences to the grieving families and prayed for the departed souls to find peace in the abode of God. He also extended his prayers for the safety and well-being of all the people in the state. In these difficult times, it is crucial for everyone to stay safe and take necessary precautions to avoid any more tragedies caused by the heavy rain. Let us all come together and support each other during this time of crisis.
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