Satellite images show vast swathes of Rajasthan submerged
Ewadi, a small village located about 19 km from Sirohi town, showed major changes.
The post-flood satellite imagery was captured on 20th July. Credit: Sentinel-2, European Space Agency
Nearby, Siwna and Padeev—also part of Sirohi tehsil—displayed similar patterns. Before the rains, the land appeared dry in satellite images captured by Sentinel-2 satellite of the European Space Agency (ESA). But post-flood imagery from July showed flooded fields, disrupted land patterns, and overflowing water bodies.
The post-flood satellite imagery was captured on 20th July. Credit: Sentinel-2, European Space Agency
With limited drainage and preparedness in remote areas, even moderate floods can heavily damage crops, homes, and access to clean water.
The post-flood satellite imagery was captured on 20th July. Credit: Sentinel-2, European Space Agency
Places like Ajmer, Pushkar, Bundi, Kota, Pali, Sawai Madhopur, Bikaner, Churu, and Sri Ganganagar have reported flooded streets, stranded residents, and overflowing reservoirs due to heavy rains since July 15. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday chaired a review meeting on the flood situation in the state, with a focus on urban areas grappling with waterlogging and rising water levels in rivers and dams. He directed officials to compile reports on damaged roads, inundated zones, and unsafe buildings from each assembly constituency. Assistance to families of those killed or injured in rain-related accidents must be disbursed promptly, he added.- Ends
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