Portion of wall of Amer Fort in Jaipur collapses due to heavy rain

A 200-foot-long portion of outer wall at UNESCO world site 'Amer Fort' located 11 kilometers Rajasthan's Jaipur, collapsed amid heavy rainfall. The collapsed section located in front of the Jwala mata temple within the fort complex fall after hours of torrent rain.

The video shared by PTI shows that heavy rainfall eroded the old fort's wall, causing it to collapse. It shows torrents of water streaming down the fort as the major portion  into heaps of debris. While Amer Fort is a popular tourist destination, no causalities have been reported. However, seceral cars and two-wheelers have been damaged.

Amer Palace Superintendent Dr. Rakesh Chholak said, “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.”