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A catastrophic event unfolded in Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, as relentless monsoon rains forced the Surwal Dam to overflow, triggering a massive land collapse near Jadawata village. This led to the creation of a huge crater—2 km long, 100 ft wide, and 55 ft deep—transforming farmland into a sinkhole in a matter of moments.
Extent of Damage
The newly formed ditch stretches across acres of farmland, resembling a gaping canyon.
Tragically, two houses, two shops, and two local temples collapsed as soil erosion rapidly accelerated, with the water cascading like a waterfall into the gash.
Entire villages were submerged, roads washed out, and residents stranded on rooftops, highlighting the magnitude of destruction.
Response & Rescue Efforts
The Indian Army and disaster relief agencies have been mobilised to assist with rescue operations and evacuations.
Nearby houses are being evacuated as authorities continuously assess the stability of the land.
Visiting the affected area, local MLA and minister Karodi Lal Meena instructed officials to divert water using heavy machinery.
Experts have warned that continued rainfall could worsen the situation by accelerating further erosion.
Monsoon Mayhem
This incident adds to a streak of monsoon-related disasters across Rajasthan. Torrential rains have claimed lives, inundated homes, and severed crucial road networks.
Districts such as Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, and Jhalawar have suffered extensive damage—hundreds of homes, both kutcha and pucca, have collapsed in Kota alone.
Infrastructure Impacts & Concerns
With highways washed out and communities cut off, the disaster underscores the fragility of the region’s infrastructure.
Beyond the immediate geographical collapse, the event accentuates a broader need for resilient infrastructure design, better preparedness for extreme weather, and proactive disaster planning.
[Newsroom staff written original, where key claims or facts are used, I’ve referenced the original sources (like
NDTV,
The Times of India etc.) transparently.]
