Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Rajasthan heavy rain disrupts life; Jhalawar schools shut
Very heavy rain is falling in Rajasthan, India, and it is causing problems for people.
One place called Sunel got more rain than anywhere else, about 300 millimeters in one day.
The rain made rivers rise, and water blocked roads to ten villages.
Some pilgrims visiting a fort called Gagron got stuck because of the high water.
Schools in the Jhalawar district were closed so children could stay safe.
Dams opened their gates to let extra water flow out and avoid breaking.
People were told to stay away from rivers because the water is moving fast.
Sadly, a young man was hit and killed by lightning while riding home on a motorcycle.
The government is watching the weather and helping people who need it.
Heavy rain is expected to continue for the next few days.
Jhalawar recorded extremely heavy rainfall, with Sunel receiving the state's highest rainfall of 300 mm on Monday.
The Kalisindh and Ahu Rivers are in spate, disrupting connectivity to 10 villages and stranding pilgrims visiting Gagron.
Schools across Jhalawar district were closed Tuesday following heavy-rain warnings, and gates were opened at the Kalisindh and Chhapi dams.
In Kota, the Nonera-Ebra Dam released around 4.15 lakh cusecs of water after 19 of its 27 gates were opened.
A 25-year-old man, Vicky Dayma, died after being struck by lightning in Nawa, Didwana-Kuchaman.
- Who
- Authorities in Rajasthan, the Meteorological Department, district administrations, and residents affected by heavy rain, including the family of lightning victim Vicky Dayma.
- What
- Heavy monsoon rainfall disrupted normal life, caused flood-like conditions, closed schools, and led to dam water releases across Rajasthan.
- When
- The heaviest rainfall occurred on Monday, with alerts and school closures continuing on Tuesday.
- Where
- Rajasthan state, particularly Jhalawar district (Sunel), Kota, and Nawa in Didwana-Kuchaman.
- Why
- A low-pressure system over Bikaner extended the monsoon trough, triggering heavy to very heavy rainfall in the region.
Official Response
Public Impact
Dam water releases
Official Response
Dams like Nonera-Ebra released large volumes of water to manage rising levels and protect infrastructure.
Public Impact
Residents downstream faced increased water flow and were urged to stay away from rivers and nearby areas.
Disaster response
Official Response
Authorities issued alerts, closed schools, monitored the situation, and assured relief under disaster norms.
Public Impact
Around 40 children and teachers were stranded when rainwater entered a government school, and connectivity to villages was disrupted.
- Highest rainfall
- 300 mm (12 inches) in Sunel, Jhalawar
- Weather alerts
- Orange alert for 6 districts, yellow alert for 17 districts
- Rivers in spate
- Kalisindh and Ahu Rivers
- Villages cut off
- 10 villages
- Dam releases
- Nonera-Ebra Dam released ~4.15 lakh cusecs; 19 of 27 gates opened
- School closures
- Schools across Jhalawar district closed Tuesday
- Lightning death
- Vicky Dayma, 25, in Nawa, Didwana-Kuchaman
- Forecast
- Heavy rain likely to continue for next three days