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Collapse of 200-foot wall at Amer Fort in Jaipur during heavy rainfalls; fortunately, no injuries reported.

Heavy downpours lead to the collapse of a 200-foot section of Amer Fort in Jaipur, fortunately, no injuries were reported. However, elephant rides at the fort have been temporarily halted.

Collapse of a 200-foot wall at Jaipur's Amer Fort occurs during heavy rain, fortunately, no...
Collapse of a 200-foot wall at Jaipur's Amer Fort occurs during heavy rain, fortunately, no casualties reported.

Collapse of 200-foot wall at Amer Fort in Jaipur during heavy rainfalls; fortunately, no injuries reported.

A tragic incident occurred at a dargah near Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, where a roof collapse resulted in six deaths and several injuries. In a similar incident, the Rambagh wall at Amer Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan, collapsed due to relentless rainfall.

The Amer Fort wall collapse, located in front of the Jwala Mata Temple, caused a 200-foot section to cave in, resulting in a large portion of the wall caving in and creating a huge mound of rubble and streams of rainwater. However, no casualties were reported at the Amer Fort collapse.

As a precautionary measure, elephant rides at Amer Fort have been suspended until further notice. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for the conservation work on the damaged part of the Amer Fort wall in Jaipur.

Authorities are monitoring the situation to ensure visitor safety and to prevent further damage. It is recommended to check local weather reports before planning a visit to Amer Fort during the monsoon season.

Amer Fort, also known as Amber Fort, is one of Rajasthan's most iconic landmarks, built of red sandstone and marble. Known for its Rajput-Mughal architecture, intricate carvings, and panoramic views of Jaipur, Amer Fort remains open to tourists.

Visitors are advised to follow safety advisories issued by authorities. In addition, it is advisable to wear sturdy footwear as the grounds may be slippery in wet conditions at Amer Fort. Adjoining roads and nearby structures near Amer Fort have also been weakened due to the collapse.

Allow extra time for travel, as heavy rain can slow down traffic in Jaipur. No casualties were reported in the Amer Fort collapse, but several vehicles were damaged. As a precautionary measure, elephant rides at Amer Fort have been suspended until further notice.

The collapse comes amid a spell of destructive monsoon weather that has caused damage across parts of India. The authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety of visitors and to restore the damaged part of Amer Fort as soon as possible.

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