India • Jul 02, 2025

Heavy rains inundate Kota region, prompting opening of 8 dam gates

Kota and nearby areas in Rajasthan are dealing with serious flooding after heavy rains since Tuesday.
With water levels rising fast, authorities opened eight gates of the Kota barrage to release extra water.

TL;DR

Floods have hit homes, hospitals, schools in Kota

Floods have hit homes, hospitals, schools, and even ATMs in Kota and Modak.
Rescue teams stepped in to help, including saving a pregnant woman from a flooded village in Jhalawar.
Neighboring districts have also released dam water as a safety step, and Baran is running emergency rescue drills just in case things get worse.
Stay safe if you're around these areas—more rain could be on the way.