Heavy Rains Cause Tragedy in Rajasthan: Two Youths Drown in Parvati River

Two youths drowned in the swollen Parvati river in Rajasthan's Dholpur district amid heavy rains. The state has been experiencing significant rainfall, particularly in Banswara, Udaipur, and Dungarpur. The weather department forecasts continued downpours in the southern and southeastern districts over the next few days.

Two youths drowned in the swollen Parvati river in Rajasthan's Dholpur district on Tuesday, as heavy rains lashed several eastern and southern districts of the state.

Bhungra in Banswara received the highest rainfall of 115 mm in 24 hours till 8.30 am. According to a weather official, there is a possibility of heavy rains in some parts of the southern and south-eastern districts of the state for the next four to five days.

In eastern Rajasthan's Dholpur, Yogesh (22) and Dilip (22), who had gone to take a bath in the Parvati river near Sakhwara, slipped into the deep water and drowned, Kaulari Station House Officer Bhanwar Singh Kardam said.

In the last 24 hours, heavy rainfall was recorded at many places in Udaipur, Dungarpur, and Banswara districts, according to the Meteorological Centre. Rain and thunderstorms occurred in some places in western Rajasthan and many places in eastern Rajasthan.

Sujangarh in Banswara received 101 mm rainfall, Dewal in Dungar received 101 mm rainfall, and Rishabhdev in Udaipur received 102 mm rainfall. Light to moderate rainfall occurred in Ganganagar, Sirohi, Sikar, Rajsamand, Jalore, Jhalawar, and Nagaur.

From Tuesday morning to 5.30 pm, Bikaner recorded 42 mm rainfall, Ganganagar 36.4 mm, Fatehpur 30.4 mm, Sangaria 29.5 mm, Jaisalmer 19.8 mm, Sirohi 19 mm, Churu 15.8 mm, and Sikar 9 mm.

Jaipur MeT Center in-charge Radheshyam Sharma said rain activities are likely to continue in the state in the coming week, with possibilities of heavy rain in some southern and southeastern districts for the next four to five days.

Light to moderate rain is also expected in Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions for the same period, he added.

(With inputs from agencies.)