Kishangarh, July 23, 2025 – A huge landslide hit near Nari village in Jaipur district early this morning. It came after days of heavy rain that soaked the area. The hill broke apart with a loud roar that sounded like an explosion, scaring everyone around. Videos from locals show big chunks of rock tumbling down, blocking paths and stirring up dust. No one got hurt, but it shook up the community bad. This kind of thing has happened before in the region, and folks are pointing fingers at mining activities.
The slide started around dawn, when rain made the ground loose. Eyewitnesses said it felt like a blast, with the noise echoing far. Some ran out of their homes thinking it was an actual explosion. The area is in the Aravalli hills, known for mining spots. Heavy downpours this monsoon have weakened the slopes, but that’s not the whole story according to villagers.
Locals Blame Illegal Mining Blasts
People in Nari and nearby spots say illegal mining is the real cause. They claim contractors do heavy blasting without rules, cracking the hills over time. “We’ve heard blasts day and night,” one resident told reporters. “The rain just pushed it over the edge.” Videos online back this up, showing how the hill split like after a dynamite hit. Similar slides happened in Kishangarh last year, tied to mining too.
Officials from the mining department rushed to check it out. They say rain is the main trigger, but they’ll look into blasting claims. Police are on alert now, and teams cleared some debris to open roads. No arrests yet, but probes are starting. This isn’t new – other places like Charkhi Dadri saw slides in mining zones this year, with no one hurt but lots of worry.
Impact and What’s Next
The landslide damaged some fields and scared animals, but homes stayed safe. Villagers want a full stop to illegal digs, saying it risks lives every rainy season. With more rain forecast, they’re on edge. Authorities promise a report soon, and maybe tighter checks on mining. For now, it’s a wake-up call on how blasting and weather mix into trouble.
