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Heavy Rain Floods Roads and Markets Across Eastern Rajasthan
Heavy rain fell in Jaipur and other parts of eastern Rajasthan on Monday.
The water covered roads and made traffic difficult.
Some markets, homes and low-lying areas were flooded.
Kherthal-Tijara and Kishangarhbas were among the affected places.
Vehicles had to move slowly through deep water on Moti Dungri Road in Jaipur.
Several districts, including Alwar, Dholpur and Bharatpur, received rain.
Weather officials said more rain could come between August 24 and 26.
They expect the heaviest rain in some parts of the eastern region.
Heavy rain hit Jaipur and parts of eastern Rajasthan on Monday, disrupting traffic.
Kherthal-Tijara in Alwar district saw flooding, while Kishangarhbas town was inundated.
Markets, roads, residential colonies and low-lying areas were affected by waterlogging.
Cars and two-wheelers moved through floodwater on Jaipur’s submerged Moti Dungri Road.
Rainfall is expected to increase in parts of eastern Rajasthan from August 24 to 26, with isolated heavy rain.
- Who
- Residents and commuters in Jaipur and several eastern Rajasthan districts were affected.
- What
- Heavy rain caused waterlogging, flooding and traffic disruption.
- Where
- Jaipur, Alwar, Dholpur, Karauli, Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur, Dausa and Kherthal-Tijara in Rajasthan.
- When
- On Monday; more rainfall is expected between August 24 and 26.
- Why
- A low-pressure area over northern Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, along with a monsoon trough, is influencing rainfall activity.
Key facts
- Affected region
- Eastern Rajasthan, including Jaipur and Alwar districts
- Reported impacts
- Waterlogging, flooded areas and disrupted traffic
- Worst-mentioned locations
- Kherthal-Tijara, Kishangarhbas and Moti Dungri Road in Jaipur
- Districts receiving rain
- Jaipur, Alwar, Dholpur, Karauli, Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur, Dausa and Kherthal-Tijara
- Forecast period
- August 24 to 26
- Expected conditions
- Increased rainfall activity with isolated heavy rain
- Weather system
- A low-pressure area over northern Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, with a monsoon trough passing through Amritsar, Nizamabad and the low-pressure area
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