Rajasthan rain havoc: Overflowing dam creates huge crater in Sawai Madhopur; villages submerged, roads washed out, people stuck on rooftops
Monday, 25 August 2025 () Relentless rainfall in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur has caused the Surwal Dam to overflow, leading to a massive crater and widespread flooding. Villages are submerged, forcing mass evacuations and disrupting relief efforts due to impassable roads. In Dausa, continuous rain has flooded neighborhoods and damaged infrastructure, while in Amer, a portion of the Rambagh wall collapsed, suspending elephant rides.
Washington D.C. and its suburbs were slammed by torrential rain, dumping over five inches of water in just hours. Streets in Maryland and Virginia turned into rivers, leaving cars floating and roads..