Jodhpur-Ahmedabad Railway track washed away As Train movements also disturbed

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 Several districts in Rajasthan, including Pali, Sirohi, Jalore, Jaisalmer, Barmer continue to be adversely affected due to flood. Flood water levels in remote villages of Jalore and Pali has been hovering around 5-8 feet for the past four days making the rescue operation difficult.

 So far, the Indian Army has rescued around 900 people from different parts of Rajasthan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of those who lost their lives in the Rajasthan floods.

In Sanchore, the Indian Army also evacuated two pregnant women. Boats and helicopters are also being used to carry out rescue and relief operations.

In Deesa area of Banaskhata district, one of the most adversely affected parts of Gujarat, a part of the railway track connecting Ahmedabad to Jodhpur has been washed away. Floods had hit Banskhata area on the intervening night of July 23-24.

Work has been going on to restore the rail route. Two passenger trains ply on this route. This track was mainly used for goods trains. Do not know how much time it will take to restore this track.

" Rail track has been damaged at more than 10 locations on this route and it is unlikely that rail traffic will resume on this route anytime soon.

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