Jaipur, Sept. 5 -- Continuous heavy rainfall over the past several days has led to swelling rivers and overflowing dams across Rajasthan. On Thursday afternoon, all 16 gates of the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam in Banswara were opened for the first time this year at 1 pm to release excess water. In Dausa, the Banas River, dry for 15 years, flowed once again, bringing joy to local villagers, who welcomed it with traditional rituals. Several parts of Dausa district, including Sikrai, witnessed heavy downpours on Thursday morning, leaving local markets waterlogged. Schools in the district remained closed due to continuous rain. All the 16 gates of the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam in Banswara were opened for the first time this year on Thursday afternoon at 1pm. Earlier, on 19 August, only four gates had been opened to release water. Continuous rainfall over the past three days, along with increased inflow from Madhya Pradesh, has raised water levels in the dam significantly. Alwar also reported rising water levels in multiple dams following sustained rainfall. The Meteorological Department has predicted a fresh spell of heavy rainfall in many parts of Rajasthan over the next three to four days, as a well-marked low-pressure area over eastern India has weakened and re-emerged as a low-pressure zone over northern Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The system is expected to move in a west-northwest direction within the next 24 hours, bringing widespread monsoon activity to the state. According to the forecast, moderate to heavy rainfall, with isolated very heavy showers, is likely in parts of Kota and Udaipur divisions in south-eastern Rajasthan. In addition, districts falling under Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Ajmer divisions may also experience moderate to heavy showers during this period. The Met department further stated that rainfall activity is expected to intensify in western Rajasthan as well. Parts of Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions are likely to see increased rain activity in the coming days, with the Jodhpur region facing the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall between September 5 and 7. In the past 24 hours, most parts of Rajasthan received light to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy showers, while some areas in western Rajasthan also recorded light to moderate rain accompanied by cloudbursts. The state's average rainfall during this period was 104.0 millimeters. The maximum temperature was recorded at 37.6degC in Jaisalmer, while the minimum temperature was 18.7degC in Sirohi. Meanwhile, four days of relentless rainfall have worsened the situation in Jaipur, leaving several parts of the city waterlogged. Houses and temples in low-lying areas have been submerged, while roads have caved in at multiple locations. In some places, vehicles were buried under mud brought in by the rainwater. The incessant rain over the past four days has thrown the city's infrastructure into disarray. Accumulated mud and debris from flowing water have blocked lower areas, while collapsing roads have resulted in large potholes, causing severe inconvenience to commuters. Waterlogging has affected traffic across different parts of the city, increasing the risk of accidents. With broken roads and potholes, authorities are struggling to restore normalcy....