Jaipur, Sept. 6 -- Heavy showers continued across the state on Friday, bringing life to a standstill in several districts. Jaipur and Sikar recorded moderate showers, while torrential downpours in Bhilwara caused rivers and streams to overflow, cutting off connectivity to many areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, and Pratapgarh, and a yellow alert for 24 other districts. The Met department has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in southern parts of Rajasthan over the next three to four days. Officials said a low-pressure system over Madhya Pradesh has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area and is currently positioned over eastern Madhya Pradesh and adjoining regions. According to the forecast, the system is expected to move east-northeast and further intensify into a depression by the morning of September 7, over southern Rajasthan and adjoining northern Gujarat. "Under its influence, districts in Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, and Jaipur divisions are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated areas in the Udaipur division facing the possibility of extremely heavy rain." The Met department further stated that some parts of Bharatpur, Jaipur, and Bikaner divisions may also receive moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms during this period. Bhilwara district bore the brunt of the downpour, with the Kothari, Bedach, and Banas rivers overflowing, cutting off Sawaiyapur from its sub-divisional headquarters and closing the Kachola-Kakarolia Ghat route. In Ajmer, the embankment of Boraj Talab collapsed late Thursday night, flooding hundreds of houses. Families rushed to rooftops to save themselves, while the strong current damaged several homes. On Friday morning, residents of Swastik Nagar blocked the Varun Sagar road to protest waterlogging and damage. The protest was lifted after officials assured compensation following a survey. Jaipur also faced the brunt of the rains, with a massive 15-foot-deep and 12-foot-wide crater opening up near MI Road's Government Hostel crossing after heavy showers. The stretch was barricaded and closed for traffic. In Tonk, a five-year-old girl died after a balcony collapsed due to the rains. Earlier, on September 4, all 16 gates of the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam in Banswara were opened for the first time this season. In Dausa, villagers celebrated the revival of the Ban Ganga river after 15 years with traditional rituals. Meanwhile, a flood threat looms large over Bharatpur after leakage in the Ajan Dam, which has overflowed due to continuous inflows from Karauli's Panchana Dam via the Gambhir river. The seepage has triggered panic as water is now flowing towards residential colonies. Former minister and MLA Dr Subhash Garg warned of flooding in Tilak Nagar, Jaswant Nagar, Indira Colony, Vijay Nagar, Girish Bihar, Sonpur, and nearby areas if the situation worsens overnight. District authorities, including the Irrigation Department, are on-site making efforts to plug the leakage and divert inflows. Bharatpur Development Authority Commissioner Kanishka Kataria confirmed that steps are being taken to assess and mitigate the threat. Residents have begun sharing videos of water flows on social media, urging the administration to act swiftly. Rajasthan chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma has directed swift relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas as heavy rains continue across the state. Over 1,150 people have been rescued so far by NDRF, SDRF, and Civil Defence teams, while the government ensures essential services, repairs public infrastructure, and prioritizes school and child safety. With rainfall 62.5% above normal, authorities have urged citizens to stay alert and follow safety instructions. NDRF, SDRF, and Civil Defence teams are working day and night to ensure the safety of people in affected areas. During the monsoon season, these teams have successfully rescued 1,155 individuals. Air Force helicopters are also being deployed to airlift residents from waterlogged areas to safe shelters....