Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Ajmer Dam Breach: Residents Demand Compensation After Flood
A dam in Ajmer, India, broke, causing a flood that damaged homes.
The flood happened at night, and the water was very deep in the streets.
People were very upset because their houses were ruined, and they had taken out loans to build them.
Rescue teams helped people get to safety.
The people blocked the roads to protest and demand that the government helps them.
The government officials have promised to survey the damage and provide compensation.
They are working to pump the water out of the flooded areas and find shelter and supplies for the affected people.
The Boraj Dam in Ajmer collapsed on Thursday night, leading to widespread flooding.
Residents blocked roads to protest and demand compensation for property damage.
Rescue operations were launched by Civil Defense and SDRF teams.
The district administration has promised compensation after a detailed survey.
Authorities are providing shelter, food, and medical aid to displaced families.
- Who
- Residents of Ajmer and local authorities.
- What
- The Boraj Dam in Ajmer breached, causing flooding and property damage.
- When
- The dam burst around 11:45 p.m. on Thursday.
- Where
- Ajmer, India, specifically Swastik Nagar and surrounding areas.
- Why
- Unspecified, though concerns about soil erosion had been raised previously.
- Event
- Boraj Dam breach
- Location
- Ajmer, India
- Affected Areas
- Swastik Nagar, Bharat Nagar, others
- Date
- Thursday night
- Water Depth
- 5-8 feet on streets
- Casualties
- None reported
- Authorities Involved
- Civil Defense, SDRF, District Administration