Jaipur: The cyclonic storm Biparjoy entered Rajasthan on Friday night, and districts such as Barmer, Mount Abu, Sirohi, Udaipur, Jalore, Jodhpur, and Nagaur received heavy rains on Saturday due to the cyclonic storm's effect. The heavy rains have created a flood situation in the desert district of Barmer, and the administration had to call the NDRF team for rescue operations.
During the last 24 hours, Biparjoy's impact was seen in Jalore, Sirohi, and the desert districts of Barmer, where heavy rains averaging 4-5 inches lashed the area, while a record 8.4 inches of rain were recorded in Mount Abu. Strong winds with a speed of 62 kmph were gusting in many areas of Sirohi.
16-yr-old girl dead
More than five thousand people from five villages of Barmer (Bakhasar, Sedwa Chauhtan, Ramsar, Dhorimna) adjacent to the Pakistan border have been shifted to safer places.
A 16-year-old girl, Pooja Kumawat, from Banjakudi village died due to a fall of an 11KV power line in Pali's Jaitaran block.
Areas affected
The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Barmer, Jalore, Sirohi, and Pali. There is rainfall in other parts of the state as well. The system caused 76 mm (3 in) of rain in Churu's Bidasar on Friday night. Rainfall ranging from 1 to 30 mm was recorded in districts, including Jodhpur, Jalore, Udaipur, Banswara, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Tonk, and Rajsamand during the last 24 hours.
Impact and Damage
The cyclone's heavy rainfall and strong winds have caused significant damage, including fallen electricity poles, uprooted trees, disrupted power supply, and risks to infrastructure. However, no loss of life has been reported thus far. Temporary structures have suffered damage, and roads in various areas have been affected by the downpour.
The successful evacuation of 100 families from Dabla village in Jaisalmer has been carried out with the assistance of local authorities. Collectors and other officials are actively patrolling affected regions to monitor the situation closely. All personnel involved in disaster management and civil defense have been instructed to remain vigilant and prepared for the cyclone's aftermath.
According to the Met Office, 'Biparjoy' has weakened into a Deep Depression now, and its impact is over Southwest Rajasthan adjoining Gujarat and Southeast Pakistan. It has moved northeastwards with a speed of 17 kmph and lies centred over Southwest Rajasthan and adjoining Gujarat about 70 km southeast of Barmer and 160 km southwest of Jodhpur. It is very likely to move east-northeastwards and weaken into a Depression, maintaining its intensity till the forenoon of June 18.
