Ajmer, Rajasthan — Torrential rain in the foothills of Aravali late at night brought the city to a standstill, flooding streets and homes. Low-lying areas went under water as Ana Sagar Lake overflowed, leaving residents stranded.
Nala Bazar, Kesarganj and Bajranggarh saw heavy water flow. Water entered homes, shops, parking lots; goods worth thousands damaged.
Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital’s emergency unit flooded; patients shifted. Schools submerged, holidays declared. Power cuts, mobile networks down; residents struggled for basic services.
NDRF, SDRF and locals carried out rescue operations; video of devotees being saved went viral. IMD issued a red alert; ‘Ajmer Flood’ trended on social media as people shared help and updates.