Life returning to normal

Rajasthan has witnessed one of the worst floods in a long time, leaving four districts of Jalore, Pali, Sirohi and Barmer shattered. Scores were killed in these floods and normal life did come to a standstill for quite some time. So much so that the relief was sent in these areas. However, now rains have taken a backseat over the state, but scattered rains continue over some areas and life again getting normal again.

Jalore which was most affected by the flood, almost all transport connection were lost due to roads were washed away and large area was inundated. But now life is coming on the track gradually as after five days complete halt, most of the roadways routes got opened on Thursday.

Yashwant Singariya, depot manager, Jalore informed that roadways bus services from Jalore to Barmer, Ahmedabad, Balotra, Jodhpur, Kota, Jaipur and Udaipur has been resumed.

Relief and restoration work being conducted at all flood effected areas in four districts. Meanwhile, Om Mathur, MP at upper house also gave Rs25 lakh from MPLAD fund for restoration work at Pathmeda Gaushala in Sanchore of Jalore.

In Barmer, areas including Balotara, Dhorimanna, Siwana, Gudhamalani and Bayatu are still facing waterlogging. Many …read more