Jaipur: 200-feet-long wall of Amer Fort collapses amid heavy rains - video

NEW DELHI: A 200-foot-long wall collapsed in Amer Fort in Jaipur on Saturday amid heavy rains in the city, according to the video shared by PTI news agency. In the video, a dramatic collapse at Jaipur’s Amer Fort, where a large section of the centuries-old wall crumbled under relentless rainfall, could be seen, and sending torrents of water and debris cascading down the historic structure.Not only in Jaipur but other parts of the the state of Rajasthan is also grappling with severe flooding as torrential rains continue to lash the region, causing widespread disruption and chaos. The districts of Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, and Tonk are among the hardest hit, with officials describing the situation as flood-like, as low-lying areas have been submerged, cutting off road and rail connectivity and isolating several villages. The relentless downpour has prompted swift action from the Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), who have been actively conducting relief operations in Kota. Meanwhile, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has been evacuating residents from other severely affected areas, ensuring their safety amidst the rising waters. In a bid to assess the extent of the damage and coordinate further relief efforts, Disaster Relief Minister Kirodi Meena, accompanied by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, is set to conduct an aerial survey of the affected regions in the Kota division on Saturday. Their visit underscores the gravity of the situation and the government's commitment to addressing the crisis. The Meteorological Department has reported that Bundi's Nainwa received an unprecedented 502 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, marking it as the highest in the region. This deluge has led to significant waterlogging in several districts, including Bundi, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, and Jaipur, with rainfall exceeding 10 cm by Saturday morning. In response to the ongoing threat, a red alert has been issued for Bhilwara and Chittorgarh, warning of extremely heavy rainfall, while an orange alert remains in place for Bundi, Kota, Pali, Rajsamand, Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Jalore, and Sirohi. In Tonk district, the SDRF and civil defense teams have successfully rescued over 100 individuals from a village in Niwai’s Banasthali, which was submerged under water. District officials, including Collector Kalpana Agrawal and SP Rajesh Meena, have been on the ground, assessing the situation and coordinating relief efforts.