(Feature Image: Surwal dam flood creates a huge crater in Jarwata village in Sawai Madhopur)

Overflowing of Surwal dam in Rajasthan has severely affected over a dozen villages for more than three days. The dam in Sawai Madhopur district overflowed following excessive rainfall on Aug 22-24, 2025[i]. The Surwal, Mainpura, Jarwata were among the most affected villages where several houses were submerged under 3-5 feet flood water damaging foodgrains and other essential items.

At least 13 people have been reported dead in the district in this flood episode.

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