Heavy rain inundates roads, markets in many parts of Rajasthan

Jaipur, Jul 8 (PTI) The southwest monsoon lashed many parts of Rajasthan on Wednesday as the meteorological department forecast widespread rainfall conditions for the next two to three days. Ramganj Mandi in Kota district recorded the highest rainfall in the state at 10 cm, followed by Nithuwa in Dungarpur, Badi Sadri in Chittorgarh at 9 cm, Kathumar in Alwar and Ajmer each at 8 cm. Many other areas recorded below 8 cm rainfall during a period of 24 hours ending Wednesday morning. Heavy rain affected normal life in several districts. In Alwar, torrential rain in the morning inundated markets and roads. Water entered several residential colonies. Intermittent rainfall was also reported from rural areas of Jaipur. In Chittorgarh district's Bari Sadri town, heavy overnight rain led to waterlogging in several localities including cloth market and railway station road. The rainfall disrupted traffic as water flowed through the streets. The department said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Udaipur, Kota and adjoining areas of southeastern and eastern Rajasthan on July 8 and 9 under the influence of a well-marked low-pressure area over northwestern Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Uttar Pradesh. Moderate to heavy rainfall is also expected in parts of Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions during this period. From July 10, heavy rainfall activity is expected to reduce across most parts of the state. Rainfall activity is likely to decline significantly across Rajasthan from July 11 and only light showers are expected in isolated areas in northern and eastern parts, while the remaining areas are likely to witness mainly dry weather. PTI SDA PRK