During a special event held at the SDRF Control Room in Jaipur, State Disaster Response Force Commandant Mr. Rajendra Singh Sisodia flagged off these teams to their respective destinations. The teams taking charge in districts outside Jaipur were dispatched with full preparations from their respective company headquarters by the company incharges.

Equipped with Modern Gadgets on the Ground

Commandant Rajendra Singh Sisodia stated that saving citizens’ lives during flood-like situations caused by excessive rainfall or sudden massive water discharge from dams and rivers is the utmost priority of the SDRF. Keeping this in mind, all 70 rescue teams have been equipped with highly modern and high-capacity rescue equipment.

These teams are carrying the following life-saving resources for emergencies:

• Water Transport & Rescue: Modern motorboats for rapid movement in flood-affected and submerged areas.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Large quantities of life jackets and life buoys to save drowning individuals.
• Deep Water Search: ‘Deep diving’ equipment for executing rescue operations in rivers or heavily waterlogged areas.
• Search & Communication: Advanced search-and-rescue tools and modern communication devices to handle network failures during a disaster.

Upon reaching the ground, these teams will establish strong coordination with the local district administration, Rajasthan Police, medical department, civil defense, and local volunteer agencies to ensure immediate relief operations without any delay as soon as an alert is received.

Stellar Track Record: 1,237 Lives Saved Last Year

Sharing the SDRF’s impressive service history and details of last year’s successful campaigns, the Commandant noted that the force’s track record has been highly inspiring. Despite adverse conditions during last year’s monsoon season (from June 21, 2025, to October 11, 2025), SDRF personnel conducted 333 successful rescue operations across the state. Through these operations, a total of 1,237 citizens were safely evacuated and given a new lease on life.

This time as well, strict instructions have been issued to all teams to maintain full vigilance before the monsoon hits and to conduct rescue operations with extreme caution and efficiency, strictly adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

District-Wise Deployment: Check How Many Teams in Your District

According to the official list released by the SDRF Headquarters, strategic deployment of the teams has been planned based on the geographical landscape and water sensitivity of the state. Given their history of urban flooding and waterlogging, maximum vigilance is being maintained in the state capital, Jaipur, and the Bharatpur division.

The table below illustrates the number of teams deployed for the safety of specific districts or regions:

All 70 teams stationed across these 35 identified sensitive districts have been instructed to remain on a ’round-the-clock’ (24-hour) high-alert mode so that the safety net is fully activated with the very first heavy downpour of the monsoon.

Control Rooms to Operate Round-the-Clock from June 15

Addressing the meeting, Dr. Meena emphasized that early warning and rapid response are the foundations of successful disaster management.

• All disaster control rooms established at the state and district levels will become active 24×7 starting June 15.
• Social media, SMS, and WhatsApp groups will be utilized effectively for the immediate dissemination of weather warnings issued by the IMD.
• All officials have been strictly instructed to download the ‘Sachet App’ to stay updated with real-time weather alerts.
• A dedicated ‘Weather Watch Group’ has been constituted to regularly monitor rainfall status, assess potential risks, and review ongoing preparations.

Strict Instructions for Coordinated Departmental Action

To ensure that relief and rescue operations are effectively executed on the ground, specific responsibilities have been assigned to various departments:

• Water Resources & Local Bodies: Ensure the repair and maintenance of gates on all dams and anicuts. Drainage systems must be cleared, and adequate pump sets, generators, and sandbags must be kept ready in areas prone to waterlogging.
• Medical & Health Department: Operate 24×7 control rooms, maintain sufficient stocks of life-saving drugs, and keep Mobile Medical Teams on standby to prevent waterborne and infectious diseases.
• Energy & PWD: Ensure an uninterrupted power supply with backup heavy-duty generators. Identify dilapidated buildings and install proper warning signs at risky locations like railway underpasses and flood-prone zones.
• Animal Husbandry & Food Supply: Ensure adequate arrangements for animal fodder, medicines, and vaccinations. Ensure advance stocking of essential food grains and relief materials in highly sensitive and vulnerable areas.

Three-Tier Flood Management and Rescue Team Deployment

The government has prepared a three-tier action plan for flood management: pre-flood preparation, relief and rescue during the disaster, and post-flood rehabilitation.

To ensure rapid response during emergencies, forces including the SDRF, NDRF, Army, Air Force, Police, Civil Defence, and Home Guards have been put on high alert. Additionally, the availability of expert divers, life jackets, rescue boats, and ropes is being strictly ensured.

Minister of State Shri Otaram Dewasi reiterated that the state government’s primary goal is to minimize the loss of life and property through early warnings and time-bound preparations. He instructed all departments to work in perfect synchronization and strengthen the communication network down to the village level.