Rain In Rajasthan

Heavy Rain In Rajasthan Leads To Flood-Like Situation In Many Areas

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Ria Saini | Sunday August 18, 2019

Heavy rain hit parts of Rajasthan on Saturday, leading to floods in several places. Several rivers and dams are overflowing and the district authorities are on high alert. Eleven districts in the state received more than average rain, the weather office said.

Heavy Rains In Eastern Rajasthan, 5 Gates Of Kota Barrage Opened

Cities | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 23, 2018

Five sluice gates of the Kota barrage were opened on Wednesday to release excess water into the Chambal river after heavy rains lashed eastern parts of Rajasthan, officials said.

12 Dead As Heavy Rain Lashes Rajasthan, Farmers Protest Crop Loses

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday April 12, 2018

Twelve people have died in Rajasthan's Dholpur and Bharatpur districts, after heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed large parts of the state on Wednesday. While seven died in Dholpur's Badead area, five died in Bharatpur

Farmer Commits Suicide In Rajasthan, Government Denies Agricultural Distress

India News | Written by Harsha Kumari Singh | Monday August 28, 2017

While rains this season were generous on Rajasthan, at 105 per cent the expected level, not all of the state was as lucky. Nine districts, especially in east and north Rajasthan, have suffered as the monsoon has been at 45 per cent deficit.

Army Rescues Hundreds After Flash Floods Inundate Rajasthan Villages

India News | Written by Harsha Kumari Singh | Thursday August 11, 2016

Army on Tuesday launched fresh operations to rescue villagers stranded in flash floods in Rajasthan where heavy rains have killed seven people, including six children and rendered hundreds homeless.

7 Killed In Rain Related Incidents In Rajasthan, Army Deployed

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 10, 2016

Seven persons died in rain related incidents in Rajasthan on Tuesday even as heavy showers affected normal life in Chittorgarh, Bhilwara and Pali districts where Army has been deployed for relief and rescue work.

With Rains In Rajasthan, Monsoon May Hit Delhi In 3-4 Days: Weather Department

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 25, 2016

Several parts of Rajasthan have received pre-monsoon rains since Thursday even as the IMD said conditions are becoming favourable for advancement of Southwest Monsoon to Delhi and other northern states in the next three-four days.

Rajasthan Officer Warns Farmer Seeking Compensation Not To Speak Much

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 15, 2016

Rubbing salt into their wounds, a district Collector in Rajasthan allegedly warned farmers against "speaking too much" when they approached him for compensation for damage to their crops by unseasonal rain and hailstorm.

No Heavy Rains in South Rajasthan, Flood Situation Improving

India News | Written by Harsha Kumari Singh | Friday July 31, 2015

With no heavy rain for the past twenty four hours and rescue teams working in tandem with local officials, the flood situation in southern Rajasthan's six affected districts is slowly improving.

Rescue Teams Roped in as Heavy Rains Lash Rajasthan

India News | Written by Harsha Kumari Singh | Wednesday July 29, 2015

Incessant rains over the past two days have led to a flood like situation in parts of south Rajasthan that borders Gujarat. 12 villages of Jalore district have been inundated, and rescue operations by helicopters have saved 53 people till yesterday, according to officials.

Unseasonal Rains Damage Standing Crops in Rajasthan, Government Announces Compensation

India News | Written by Harsha Kumari Singh | Monday March 16, 2015

Unseasonal rain and hailstorms in Rajasthan have devastated most of the standing crops, costing many farmers their only source of livelihood for the season.

Three killed in house collapse

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday September 4, 2012

A four-year-old girl was among three people killed when rocks from adjoining hills crushed their house after torrential rains in Rajasthan's Ajmer town, police said.

Villages in Bharatput district submerged after dam releases water

Cities | Written by Samira Shaikh | Monday September 3, 2012

Several villages have been inundated in Bharatput district of Rajasthan after water was released from the Baraitha dam following heavy rainfall. Much of the crops in the area are also submerged in water.

Rajasthan rains: Situation improves; Army roped in for rescue work

Jaipur News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 25, 2012

The situation started improving in Rajasthan on Saturday where Army was roped in for rescue and relief work in the wake of torrential rainfall which has claimed 33 lives and left many districts facing a flood-like situation.

Rajasthan rains: 33 dead, Army called in for rescue operations

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 24, 2012

Army was today roped in for rescue and relief work in Rajasthan in the wake of torrential rainfall which has claimed 33 lives so far and left many districts facing a flood-like situation.