National News: On Monday night in the Kherwada area of Udaipur district, Rajasthan, a car fell into a drain. Five people were travelling in the car. Two managed to survive, while three went missing. The bodies of two missing people were recovered, while one person is still missing, as the police confirmed.
Police Responses to the Incident
Two individuals saved themselves, but three were swept away by the drain’s strong current and couldn’t save lives, as said by the police officer Dalpat Singh. The car was rescued. Search operations for the third missing person are still ongoing.
Monsoon Season Drowns Lives
Heavy rains in Rajasthan over the past four days have created major difficulties for residents and authorities. Several districts have experienced waterlogging, and rivers and drains are overflowing, causing flood-like conditions in many towns and villages.
Fear Among the locals
Due to the heavy rainfall, schools across 18 districts remained closed, and Kota University examinations were postponed. Waterlogging on roads and bridges has also created difficulties in commuting for residents. Locals reported that the river and drains suddenly overflowed, and the car was swept away by the strong currents, leading to the tragic accident. Authorities have warned people to avoid high-risk areas and stay in safe locations.
Rescue Operations by Administration
The Rajasthan government and local administration are actively engaged in relief and rescue work. The Udaipur accident, along with ongoing heavy rains across the state, highlights how natural events can pose serious threats to life and safety. Through coordinated efforts by authorities and local communities, many residents have been evacuated to the safer places, and the relief operations are still continuing. Citizens have been urged to remain cautious during floods and rain and to seek help from rescue teams whenever necessary.
