A major mishap occurred at Jaipur’s Amer Fort, one of Rajasthan’s most famous tourist attractions, when a 200-foot-long wall suddenly collapsed on Saturday (August 23) amid heavy rainfall. The incident created panic among visitors and staff present at the fort.
Elephant ride closed till further notice
Amer Palace Superintendent Dr Rakesh Chholak said that due to heavy rains in Amer today, the wall of Rambagh in front of Jwala Mata Temple has collapsed...Keeping in mind the well-being of elephants and tourists, the elephant ride in Amer Palace is closed till further orders.
No injuries reported
Amer Palace duty guard Javed Khan said, "The wall collapsed at around 1.30 pm while it was raining. It had been raining in Amer since morning. I was informed to reach here and evacuate the public, if any. There have been no injuries. A bike belonging to one of our staff members was covered in debris, which was removed by the civil defence. The wall that has collapsed is the way to go to Amer Fort. It is also used to go to Rambag."
Severe flooding is not limited to Jaipur alone, as several other regions of Rajasthan continue to reel under the impact of torrential rains. Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, and Tonk are among the worst-affected districts, where continuous downpours have submerged low-lying areas, disrupting road and rail links and leaving many villages cut off.
Authorities have described the situation as flood-like, prompting an urgent response. The Army and NDRF have been pressed into service, carrying out rescue and relief operations in Kota. At the same time, teams from the SDRF are actively engaged in evacuating residents from heavily inundated areas, working to ensure their safety as water levels continue to rise.
Assessment and safety measures
Authorities have rushed to the site to assess the extent of the damage. Restoration experts and engineers are expected to carry out an inspection to determine the cause of the collapse, which may be linked to weather conditions or structural weakening
Precautionary steps
Portions of the fort in the affected area have been temporarily cordoned off to ensure visitor safety. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and local administration are coordinating on immediate repairs and long-term preservation measures.
