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Alwar: Top of old water tank collapses, averting major disaster
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 23 Jun 2026, 06:01 PM
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The upper portion of an old water tank in Alwar, Rajasthan, unexpectedly collapsed. Fortunately, no one was harmed in the incident.
A significant incident was narrowly avoided in Alwar, Rajasthan, when the upper section of an old water tank gave way and collapsed. The structure's deterioration led to the partial failure, raising concerns about its maintenance.
Local residents reported that the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) had been previously alerted about the dilapidated condition of the water tank. Despite these warnings, the department's alleged inaction has now come under scrutiny following the collapse.
The incident highlights potential lapses in infrastructure upkeep and raises questions about the timely response to reported safety concerns by the relevant authorities.
Local residents reported that the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) had been previously alerted about the dilapidated condition of the water tank. Despite these warnings, the department's alleged inaction has now come under scrutiny following the collapse.
The incident highlights potential lapses in infrastructure upkeep and raises questions about the timely response to reported safety concerns by the relevant authorities.