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Heavy rainfall in Amer caused the collapse of the Rambagh wall located in front of Jwala Mata Temple. Officials immediately suspended elephant rides to Amer Fort complex due to security concerns for both tourists and animals. The collapse occurred around 1:30 PM while rain continued throughout the area. Fortunately, no injuries were reported though a staff motorcycle was temporarily buried in debris.

Key Points: Rambagh Wall Collapse Near Amer Fort Suspends Elephant Rides

  • Rambagh wall collapse occurred at 1:30 PM during heavy rainfall in Amer
  • Elephant rides suspended indefinitely for tourist and animal safety
  • No injuries reported despite the structural collapse near temple
  • Staff motorcycle was buried in debris but successfully recovered
  • Civil defence teams quickly responded to evacuate the area
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Wall of Rambagh in front of Jwala Mata Temple collapses due to rains, elephant ride to Amer Fort suspended

Heavy rains cause Rambagh wall collapse near Jwala Mata Temple, prompting officials to suspend Amer Fort elephant rides due to security concerns. No injuries reported.

"The wall that has collapsed is the way to go to Amer Fort. It is also used to go to Rambag - Javed Khan, Amer Palace duty guard"

Jaipur, August 23

Wall of Rambagh in front of Jwala Mata Temple which was used to go to Amer Fort complex collapsed on Saturday due to heavy rains with officials suspending elephant ride due to security concerns.

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.

He said keeping in mind the well-being of elephants and tourists, the elephant ride in Amer Palace has been closed till further orders.

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," he said.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Good decision to suspend elephant rides. Safety of both animals and tourists should be the priority. Monsoon season always brings such challenges to our historical sites.
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Aditya G
I visited Amer Fort just last month. The wall collapse is concerning - authorities should conduct structural audits of all heritage buildings before monsoon. This could have been prevented.
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Sarah B
As a tourist who experienced the elephant ride last year, I'm glad they're prioritizing safety. Hope the repairs are done properly and the elephants are well cared for during this time 🐘
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Vikram M
Monsoon always tests our infrastructure. Thankful that the staff acted quickly and there were no casualties. Jwala Mata Temple area is quite busy usually.
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Nikhil C
This is why we need better drainage systems around heritage sites. Water accumulation weakens foundations. Hope ASI takes note and implements preventive measures across all monuments.

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