Hanumangarh floods: Makkasar village submerged, 40-45 houses underwater
Synopsis
For the second consecutive year, Makkasar village in Hanumangarh has gone under — and residents say nothing changed in between. With 40-45 houses already submerged after just the first rain spell and forecasts pointing to more, the district's unbuilt drainage system is now a live accountability question.
Key Takeaways
Makkasar village in Hanumangarh district , Rajasthan, was flooded on 23 July after heavy rain between 3:00 am and 5:30 am .
An estimated 40 to 45 houses are currently submerged; residents warn up to 200-250 houses could be affected if rains continue.
Last year, over 150 houses were affected; residents allege the administration made no drainage improvements despite promises.
District Collector Khushal Yadav inspected embankment work along the Ghaggar River in the Tibbi area on Wednesday.
Meteorologist Narpat Singh Rathore says the active monsoon phase over Rajasthan is expected to continue for another three days , with heavy showers likely in Wagad , Mewar , and Hadoti .
Heavy monsoon rainfall inundated Makkasar village in Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, on 23 July, submerging an estimated 40 to 45 houses and forcing several families to abandon their homes after just the first significant spell of the season. The flooding has renewed concerns about the district administration's failure to build a functional drainage system despite promises made after last year's more severe inundation.
How the flooding unfolded
According to residents, rain began at around 3:00 am and continued until 5:30 am, rapidly flooding homes and streets. Villagers say more than 30 houses have been submerged so far this year — a figure already higher than early estimates but significantly lower than the 100-plus houses affected during last year's floods. The monsoon trough line passing through Bikaner has been identified as the meteorological driver behind the widespread rainfall across several parts of the state.
Residents allege administration inaction
'Last year around 150 houses were affected. This time, nearly 40 to 45 houses are already under water after just the first spell of rain. If heavy rainfall continues, 200 to 250 houses could be affected,' one resident said, alleging that the administration had not fulfilled its earlier commitments. Locals claim that despite repeated assurances following last year's flooding, no concrete work was carried out to improve the area's drainage infrastructure in the intervening year.
District administration response
District Collector Khushal Yadav inspected embankment strengthening work in the Tibbi area on Wednesday amid forecasts of increased water inflow into the Ghaggar River, which has already begun receiving runoff from the rains. He directed officials to prioritise reinforcement work and closely monitor vulnerable locations along the river. The Collector also reviewed embankment work between the Ghaggar Diversion Channel (GDC) and canal 42 RD, instructing that quality construction be maintained while expediting remaining tasks.
Monsoon outlook for Rajasthan
Meteorologist Narpat Singh Rathore said the second phase of the southwest monsoon has remained active over Rajasthan for the past three days and is expected to persist for at least another three days. The Wagad, Mewar, and Hadoti regions are likely to receive widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy showers and intermittent light to moderate rain forecast across several districts in the coming days. This is the second consecutive year that Makkasar village has faced flood-like conditions, underlining what residents describe as a structural governance gap in disaster preparedness.
Point of View
And the administration's response this week has been reactive inspection rather than proactive infrastructure. With meteorologists forecasting another three active days and up to 250 houses potentially at risk, the gap between official assurances and on-ground action is impossible to ignore. Hanumangarh's situation reflects a wider pattern across Rajasthan's flood-prone districts: annual crisis, annual promises, and little structural change before the next monsoon arrives.
NationPress
24 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which village was flooded in Hanumangarh on 23 July?
Makkasar village in Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, was flooded on 23 July after heavy monsoon rain between 3:00 am and 5:30 am. An estimated 40 to 45 houses were submerged and several families were forced to evacuate.
How many houses have been affected in the Hanumangarh flood?
According to residents, 40 to 45 houses are currently submerged following the first spell of heavy rain. They warn that if rainfall continues, between 200 and 250 houses could be affected — compared to over 150 houses inundated during last year's floods.
Why did Makkasar village flood again this year?
Residents allege that the district administration failed to construct a proper drainage system despite assurances made after last year's flooding. The absence of this infrastructure meant that even the first significant rain spell of the 2025 monsoon was enough to inundate the village.
What is the district administration doing about the Hanumangarh floods?
District Collector Khushal Yadav inspected embankment strengthening work along the Ghaggar River in the Tibbi area on Wednesday and directed officials to prioritise and expedite reinforcement work. He also reviewed work between the Ghaggar Diversion Channel and canal 42 RD.
What is the monsoon forecast for Rajasthan?
Meteorologist Narpat Singh Rathore said the active southwest monsoon phase over Rajasthan is expected to continue for another three days. Wagad, Mewar, and Hadoti regions are likely to receive widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy showers forecast across several districts.
