Biparjoy fallout: Many districts in Rajasthan face flood-like situation:
Rajasthan’s three districts — Jalore, Sirohi and Barmer — are reeling under a flood-like situation due to heavy rainfall caused by cyclonic storm Biparjoy, an official said on Sunday.
No loss of human life and livestock has been reported so far, he said.
Officials said the Amry and the National Disaster Response Force have been requested to remain on standby in case of any eventuality.
At least six people were rescued by the State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) in Pali district after they were stuck due to waterlogging in low-lying areas.
“There is a flood-like situation in Jalore, Sirohi and Barmer due to heavy rainfall,” Secretary, State Disaster and Relief, P C Kishan said.
“No loss of human life and livestock has been reported so far. Our teams are on alert,” he added.
The official said four-five small anicuts were damaged in Barmer due to heavy water flow, whereas several big dams are overflowing in Pindwara, Abu Road and Reodar.
Water level in Batisa dam in Sirohi rose to 315 metre, he added.