This story is from September 22, 2021

Rajasthan: 16 gates of Mahi Dam opened for first time

The last spell of southwest monsoon has been bountiful in almost every part of the state. Following good rains in Udaipur division, all the 16 gates of Mahi Dam (Banswara) were opened for the first time this season.
Rajasthan: 16 gates of Mahi Dam opened for first time
Following good rains in Udaipur division, all 16 gates of Mahi Dam (Banswara) were opened for the first time this season
JAIPUR/JAISALMER/UDAIPUR: The last spell of southwest monsoon has been bountiful in almost every part of the state. Following good rains in Udaipur division, all the 16 gates of Mahi Dam (Banswara) were opened for the first time this season.
“Adjoining areas of Mahi dam have been evacuated as a contingency plan,” said a senior officer of Banswara administration.

Heavy rains lashed Barmer and Jaisalmer districts on Tuesday. “Heavy rainfall brought cheers among farmers. Many areas including Chauhatan and others in Barmer district have been witnessing heavy rainfall since Monday evening,” said an officer with the Met department.
Due to heavy flow of water, vehicles parked outside Viratra temple were swept away.
Dhorimanna, Shedva, Harsani, Bhihad, Samdari and many villages of Barmer district too witnessed good rainfall.
Bhilwara received 80mms rains on Tuesday. It was followed by a rainfall varying from 10mm to 70 mm in almost every part of the state.
In Jaipur, cloudy conditions prevailed throughout the day which converted into scattered rainfall.
Jaipur Met office said the last spell of southwest monsoon has brought good rainfall in almost every part of the state. If this continues for one more week, no place will have deficit rainfall,” said an officer with Jaipur Met office.
In its forecast, Jaipur Met office said that widespread rainfall activity would be witnessed in almost every part of the state for the next couple of days.
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