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Weatherman has predicted heavy rainfall in many parts of Rajasthan particularly areas in and around Kota and Jhalawar.

On Monday the 22nd of August 2022 the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned local administration to be on-guard for a possible flood like situation after excessive water was released from Kota barrage in wake of heavy rainfall.

According to official sources low lying areas were submerged at both the locations. About 2.76 lakh cusec of water was released from Kota barrage along the Chambal river after 13 out of 19 gates were let open by the irrigation department.

Alert was sounded before opening the gates. Since water was released, several low lying areas have submerged under water, the official said.

Since the water level is increasing, more gates will be opened today, the official said.

The administration declared holiday in government as well as private schools on August 22, 2022, while coaching institutes are also not operating due to the weather conditions.

IMD stated Dag in Jhalawar recorded the highest 234 mm rainfall followed by 224 mm in Kota city during this period.

Inflow of water increased in Kota barrage on Chambal river due to rainfall in the catchment area of Rana Pratap Sagar dam (Chittorgarh) and Jawahar Sagar dam (Kota), an official of the Kota district administration said.