Bharatpur News: Heavy rains have been battering Bharatpur district in Rajasthan, causing significant flooding and disrupting life in the region. Continuous flow of water from the Panchana and Band Baretha dams in the neighboring Karauli district has worsened the situation, leading to a flood-like scenario in several rural areas of the district.
The flooding is reminiscent of the severe natural disaster that struck Bharatpur 28 years ago, in 1996. This year, the district’s largest reservoir, the Ajan dam, has overflowed for the first time in years, leading to water being released into the Keoladeo National Park. Subsequently, water from the park has begun flowing towards Uttar Pradesh.
In the wake of the floods, residents of Kaprauli village, situated close to the Ajan dam, have been forced to migrate. Many villages in the district are now surrounded by water, cutting off communication and access to other areas. The flooding has devastated the kharif crops, and farmers are growing increasingly anxious about the upcoming rabi crop. Fields remain submerged, raising concerns about the viability of future agricultural production.
The Bharatpur district administration has issued alerts in 20 villages within the Bayana Rupwas sub-division due to the ongoing flood situation. All residents have been advised to avoid waterlogged areas and the areas with flowing water. Despite the challenges, the overflowing Ajan dam has attracted locals seeking respite from heat and recreation, turning it into an impromptu picnic spot for those looking to enjoy the unusual spectacle.
Villagers near the dam have expressed their distress, reporting that several feet of water have inundated their homes and fields. They worry that the damage to the kharif crop could impact the upcoming rabi season also, compounding their concerns about the future.
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