30 rescued, hospital inundated as heavy rains lash Rajasthan; respite likely by June 21

Around 30 people were rescued in Pali and Jalore districts and a government hospital in Ajmer was inundated as there was no let-up in rains in Rajasthan.

Around 30 people were rescued in Pali and Jalore districts and a government hospital in Ajmer was inundated as there was no let-up in rains in Rajasthan, officials said on June 19.

Parts of Rajasthan have been pounded by heavy to extremely heavy rainfall triggered by a depression, a remnant of cyclone Biparjoy which made landfall in neighbouring Gujarat on June 15 and left behind a trail of destruction.

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The depression has now moved towards eastern parts of the desert from central and western parts, according to meteorological department officials.

A flood-like situation prevails in Jalore, Sirohi, Barmer and Pali districts that have been lashed by extremely heavy rainfall for two days, leaving many areas inundated and cutting off connectivity to several villages, the officials said.

Water also entered many houses in low-lying areas.

Disaster Management and Relief Department secretary P.C. Kishan said around 30 people were rescued from different places in Pali and Jalore on Sunday night.