Rajasthan: Army Pressed Into Action As Several Areas Remain Submerged After Heavy Rains

Several areas in Rajasthan remain submerged after heavy rains lashed the state. Over 4,000 people were evacuated from flood-hit areas. Security personnel have also been deployed in Kota, Jhalawar, Baran and Bundi districts for rescue operations.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, teams of the district administration, Army, Air Force, police, NDRF and SDRF successfully rescued 4,302 people from the flood-affected areas, an official of the state disaster management and relief department told PTI.

"Due to very heavy rainfall in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, excessive inflow of water in Chambal, Kalisindh, Parvan, Parvati and Mej rivers and the release of water from Kalisindh, Kota Barrage, Jawahar Sagar, Parvati Dam, flood situation has emerged in Kota, Bundi, Baran, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Jhalawar and Dholpur districts," the official was quoted as saying.

While the flood-situation is improving, according to officials, chief minister Ashok Gehlot directed the officials conduct a survey of the damage caused to crops and houses and to provide relief assistance to the affected persons.