At least 20 dead in Raj as heavy rain continues to wreak havoc

With continuous heavy rainfall across Rajasthan has thrown normal life out of gear, leaving a trail of destruction and despair.

- HT Correspondents

From Monday till Tuesday, around 20 people reportedly died due to rain-related incidents, as rising water levels submerged homes, blocked roads, disrupted rail operations, and isolated dozens of villages across the state.

According to authorities, Dholpur reported four deaths, Kota four, Rajsamand one, Chittorgarh four, Pratapgarh three, Churu two and one each in Bharatpur and Pali.

In eastern Rajasthan, Dholpur was one of the worst affected districts. According to district authorities, four people drowned in separate incidents, while nearly two dozen villages under Rajakhera subdivision were cut off as the Parvati river overflowed. Three feet of water was flowing over culverts in Nadoli village, cutting off villages like Brahmanon ka Gher, Ganhaidi, Sablapura, and Ajitpura. Despite advisories, villagers were seen risking their lives by crossing submerged paths. Locals said repeated demands for a bridge have been ignored by authorities.