Disaster in Jaipur: Dam Break Floods Streets and Uncovers Floating Bodies From Graves
In Jaipur, Rajasthan, a big problem happened when a dam called Noor Dam broke. The water from the dam flooded many areas, including a cemetery, causing graves to be uncovered and bodies to float in the water. A video showing these scenes is spreading quickly on social media.
What Happened
On Sunday night, heavy rain caused the Noor Dam to break. This caused a lot of water to spill out, flooding the Khonagoriyan area and other nearby places. The flood was so bad that people couldn’t leave their homes, and there was a lot of confusion.
The floodwaters reached a cemetery in Khonagoriyan, where graves were covered with water, and some bodies came out and started floating. Local people saw this and quickly worked to collect the bodies and move them to a safer place. They also called the police for help.
Video of the Flood
A video showing the floating bodies in the flooded cemetery has become very popular online. The video shows people and police trying to gather the bodies and manage the flooding. By Monday morning, the situation was chaotic, with many areas completely underwater.
A major disaster struck Jaipur’s Kho Nagoriyan area when Noor Dam broke, causing widespread devastation and flooding.
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What’s Being Done
A video that’s going viral on social media shows a cemetery submerged in floodwater, with bodies floating in the water. Local residents quickly arrived at the scene and retrieved five of the floating bodies, placing them in a safe area. They notified the Khonagoriyan police station, who then sent officers to help. The police, along with local volunteers, used ropes to pull the bodies out of the water. Additional police have been stationed near the Noor Dam to oversee the situation and manage the floodwaters.
This disaster shows how serious the dam break was and how important it is to act quickly in emergencies. The efforts of local people and authorities are crucial to getting through this difficult situation.
