Rajasthan : The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert in 7 districts of Rajasthan and a yellow alert in 8 districts. Orange alert has been issued in Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Baran Bhilwara, Alwar, Dausa. There is a strong possibility of moderate to heavy rain with thunder at some places in these districts and heavy rain at some places. Yellow alert has been issued in Jaipur, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur Talk, Vanswada, Kota, Jalore, Sirohi. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder at some places in these districts.
Waterlogging situation in Ajmer since last 7 days
It is raining continuously in Ajmer. Waterlogging has been going on for the last 7 days. People’s lives seem to be in disarray. So far two people have died in Pisangan and Kekri due to drowning in rainwater. Ajmer in-charge inspected the waterlogged area. Secretary in-charge Naveen Jain held a review meeting of officials to deal with flood and disaster in the district. District Collector Lok Bandhu informed about the work done by the administration.
Instructions for rain and relief and rescue
Secretary-in-charge Naveen Jain discussed with the officials about water logging due to excessive rainfall in the district. In Ajmer city, besides Ana Sagar, Foy Sagar, Khanpura and Chaurasiavas, information was taken about the water level in other big ponds and dams of the district. Instructions were given to take necessary measures before water leakage and dam breaking at any place. Instructions were given to carry out rescue work on the basis of comparison of the rainfall so far in the district and the average rainfall in the past.
People are troubled due to waterlogging in colonies
He asked to ensure drainage of accumulated rainwater at all places including Purani Chowpatty, Sagar Vihar, Van Vihar, Mangilal Sahu’s well, Gulmohar Pal, Kala Bagh, Gulab Bagh, Shivaji Udyan, Brahmapuri, Mango pond, Pal-Bichla, Ishwar Basti, Makhpura Chauraha, Harijan Basti, Yadav Basti, Sundar Vihar Colony and HMT. He said that the accumulated soil, bushes, plants, plastic and other materials should be removed continuously in a professional manner. There should not be any obstruction in the flow.
There is also a risk of dengue and malaria
Anti-larva activity should be carried out after the water recedes from the populated areas. Due to seasonal diseases like dengue and malaria, fogging should also be done in the area. Review the work by holding a meeting every evening with the in-charges of the teams appointed for door-to-door survey. Alarm bells ring on Bhai Sagar Lake
Secretary-in-charge Naveen Jain said that 24-hour monitoring system should be started at major water sources including Foy Sagar Lake. Keep sufficient earthen sacks near the water source for emergency. Also, prepare additional sacks by forming clusters and keep them at one place. They can be used at any place if required. The distance between the collection place of sacks and water sources should be less and there should be a motorable road for movement to that place.
Status of water in the dams of Ajmer district
According to the resources department, there is 13 (over flow) meters of water in Ana Sagar of Ajmer, 26.9 (over flow) meters in Foy Sagar, 10.2 meters in Ramsar and 2.35 (over flow) meters in Govindgarh. Similarly, there is 7 feet of water in Old Pushkar, 10.6 feet in Khanpura Lake, 6.6 feet in Chaurasiyavas, 10.1 feet in Chota Talab Chat Kishangarh, 11 feet in Lakholav Hanutiya, 13.6 feet in Bhimsagar Tihari, 5.6 feet in Kheersamand Ramsar, 12.5 feet in Madansagar Deedwada, 12.2 feet in Ransamand Nayagaon, 26.1 feet in Pushkar, 9.5 feet in Kodia Sagar Aranai, 6 feet in Sukh Sagar Sironj, 8.2 feet in Jawahar Sagar Sironj, 8.5 feet in Surkheli Sagar Aranai, 10.5 feet in Vijaysagar Lamba, 9.9 feet in Kishansagar Gagunda and 1.20 meters of water in Naya Sagar Moti.
