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Weather
Heavy Rain Strikes Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan; Storm Alert Issued
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 07:46 PM
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Heavy rainfall has inundated Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, prompting a storm and rain alert for 25 districts in Madhya Pradesh.
On Tuesday, Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan experienced intense rainfall that caused widespread flooding in the town and surrounding areas. The deluge led to the closure of several roads and disrupted local transport services.
In response to the escalating weather conditions, authorities issued a storm and rain alert covering 25 districts in neighboring Madhya Pradesh. The alert advises residents to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid low‑lying areas.
The Rajasthan State Disaster Management Authority has mobilized emergency teams to assist affected households and has set up relief camps for displaced residents. Local police have also been deployed to manage traffic and ensure public safety.
Meteorological departments predict that the heavy rains may continue for the next 48 hours, urging citizens to remain vigilant and follow official advisories.
In response to the escalating weather conditions, authorities issued a storm and rain alert covering 25 districts in neighboring Madhya Pradesh. The alert advises residents to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid low‑lying areas.
The Rajasthan State Disaster Management Authority has mobilized emergency teams to assist affected households and has set up relief camps for displaced residents. Local police have also been deployed to manage traffic and ensure public safety.
Meteorological departments predict that the heavy rains may continue for the next 48 hours, urging citizens to remain vigilant and follow official advisories.