Rajasthan: Holiday declared in Jodhpur schools due to heavy rains, waterlogging
According to IMD officials, a low-pressure area is lying over southwest Rajasthan & neighbourhood and its associated cyclonic circulation is extending up to mid-tropospheric levels.
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Jodhpur, July 27: Amidst heavy rains lashing Jodhpur, Rajasthan, the district collector declared a holiday in all schools (private and government) for today. The decision was taken due to incessant rains, floods and waterlogging in the city.
Light-moderate rain is likely in parts of Rajasthan in coming days namely Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Kota, Ajmer & Udaipur divisions.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rains in Rajasthan today. According to IMD officials, a low-pressure area is lying over southwest Rajasthan & neighbourhood and its associated cyclonic circulation is extending up to mid-tropospheric levels.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla informed that the families of 5 people, including 4 children died due to heavy rains in Jodhpur and expressed condolences on the same. "In Jodhpur (Rajasthan) due to heavy rains, the death of five people including four children is very sad. Praying to God to grant peace to the departed souls. My condolences to the bereaved families. Om Shanti" Birla said in a tweet.
According to IMD, Ajmer recorded the highest rainfall of 9 cm in the state during the last 24 hours ending at 8.30 AM on Monday. Aligarh received 7 cm of rain, Asind in Bhilwara 6 cm, Pratapgarh 5 cm, and Karauli's Sapotra and Jaipur's Bassi received 4 cm of rainfall each.
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