Amid heavy rains and flood-like conditions, the authorities in Jaisalmer declared a holiday for schools and anganwadi centres on Monday. The IMD issued a heavy rainfall alert for 24 hours, prompting precautionary steps. In Dausa, over 177 mm rainfall caused dam overflow and waterlogging
Army personnel rescue a man trapped in a river in Rajasthan. PIC/PTI
Amid the ongoing flood-like situation in Rajasthan, the Jaisalmer District Collector, Pratap Singh, has issued an order declaring a holiday in all government and non-government schools and anganwadi centres.
On Monday, the Indian Meteorological Department issued a heavy rainfall alert for the next 24 hours in the district, prompting the district authorities to order the school closure, reported ANI.
The order issued by the authorities states that the holiday has been declared for all students from Class 1 to Class 12.
However, all academic and non-educational personnel of the school and anganwadi centres have been ordered to report to their respective locations according to their scheduled departmental times.
The order issued by the authorities also states that the decision has been taken keeping student safety in mind. The district collector further directed that any government or private school or anganwadi centre found violating these instructions will face disciplinary action as per rules.
Furthermore, the administration has urged the public to remain alert, stay in safe areas, and adhere to official advisories issued from time to time.
With heavy rains lashing parts of Rajasthan for the past few days, Dausa district has also been impacted, leading to the overflow of canals and waterlogging on several roads.
According to Dausa District Magistrate (DM) Devender Kumar, “The district received over 177 mm of rain. Additionally, the Haripura dam was overflowing; hence, relief teams have been placed on alert."
He also asserted, "Dausa received around 177 mm of rain yesterday. The Haripura dam is overflowing, and relief teams are on alert. Administrative officials are present on the spot. We urge residents to report any incident to the control room."
Moreover, Rajasthan Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday visited the flood-affected areas in Dausa to take stock of the situation and assured relief measures for affected residents.
During the visit, the minister announced that the government has allocated Rs 16 crore for the repair of almost 650 schools and 16 dams.
Rathore, while addressing the situation, asserted, "The government is fully aware. The administration here is very active... The government has allocated Rs. 16 Crore for the repair of almost 650 schools and 16 dams... The crops have suffered severe damage; it will be compensated."
(With inputs from ANI)
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