The Chief Minister approved ₹10 lakh each for the dependents of the deceased. Families that lost three or more members will receive ₹25 lakh each. For the seriously injured, ₹2 lakh has been sanctioned, while the other injured will get ₹1 lakh each.

Expressing deep grief, CM Sharma said the state government stands firmly with the affected families. He also directed officials to ensure the best medical care for the injured and full support for the victims’ families. Relief provisions were relaxed under the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to provide quick assistance.

The Prime Minister’s Relief Fund also announced ₹2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured. Local authorities and fire personnel carried out rescue operations soon after the incident, supported by villagers who rushed to help.

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In Gujarat, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Mehsana, Patan, and regions of Saurashtra-Kutch will face very heavy downpours. Ahmedabad, Surendranagar, and Kheda may also see strong showers, while South Gujarat remains under an orange alert. Authorities have advised fishermen to stay off seas because of rough conditions.

In Rajasthan, Jaisalmer authorities declared a holiday for schools and Anganwadi centres on Monday to ensure safety. District collector Pratap Singh said the decision followed the IMD warning of heavy rain. He also directed staff to report for duty and warned of strict action against absentees.

Dausa district recorded more than 177 mm of rain. Overflow from the Haripura dam flooded several roads, keeping relief teams on high alert. During his visit to the flood-hit areas, Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore announced ₹16 crore to repair nearly 650 schools and 16 dams.

The IMD reported that a deep depression lay over North Gujarat and southwest Rajasthan near the Rajasthan-Pakistan border early on September 8. The system was centred 150 km southwest of Barmer and is likely to weaken into a depression by Monday afternoon as it moves into southeast Pakistan.

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