Many districts in Rajasthan have been experiencing continuous heavy rainfall for the past two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for further heavy rains over the next 48 hours, prompting precautionary measures across the state, including the closure of schools in ten districts.
A Red Alert has been issued for extremely heavy rainfall in Baran, Bharatpur, Jhalawar, and Karauli on Monday. An Orange Alert is in effect for Alwar, Banswara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dausa, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Kota, Pratapgarh, and Sawai Madhopur, while a Yellow Alert has been issued for Ajmer, Bhilwara, Jhunjhunu, Jaipur, Rajsamand, Sikar, Sirohi, Tonk, Udaipur, Bikaner, Churu, Hanumangarh, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Pali, and Sriganganagar.
The heightened alert comes in the wake of the recent school tragedy in Jhalawar on Friday, prompting authorities to take swift action to ensure students’ safety.
In several districts, including Tonk, Dungarpur, Chittorgarh, Beawar, Pratapgarh, and Baran, schools will remain closed on both Monday and Tuesday.
In Ajmer, schools will stay closed on Monday, while in Dholpur, a three-day closure has been declared starting from Monday.
In Jhalawar, all schools will remain shut for the week due to persistent rainfall and safety concerns.
Authorities remain on high alert, and parents have been advised to stay updated through official government channels. The situation continues to be monitored closely, and further decisions will be made based on weather developments.
(With inputs from IANS)