Viral videos show six marble mines collapse at the Gulabi range in Rajasthan’s Makrana region
At least six marble mines collapsed in the Gulabi range of Rajasthan’s Makrana region, Didwana-Kuchaman district, on the afternoon of September 5, 2025. Viral videos shared online show the moment the mines gave way.
Makrana, white Marble city of India, Rajasthan.
— Naveen Reddy (@navin_ankampali) September 8, 2025
A video has emerged of a mine collapse in Makrana, where continuous heavy rainfall has led to a significant rise in the water levels inside the mines, increasing the risk of such incidents. pic.twitter.com/eLUcwf8xQ6
Videos of the incident have been going viral on social media today, with some claiming that the event occurred on September 8, which is false.
The incident occurred at the marble mines in the Gulabi range of Makrana region on September 5. No injuries were reported due to the collapse, as mining operations had been on halt at the for the last few months.
Local officials arrived at the scene to assess the situation soon after the reports came in. However, they have not yet revealed the exact cause of the collapse.
Reports on social media state that the collapse was triggered by the water accumulation in the mines following heavy rains.
While the claim has not been confirmed by any authorities, it is most likely to be true as very heavy rains had been affecting the region over the past month. Water accumulation was also visible in viral video of the mine collapse.
These collapses aren’t unusual for the Makrana region, a hub of marble mines.
A similar incident had also occurred along the Rewat-Dungri range of the Didwana district on May 4. Incidentally, six marble mines had collapsed during that incident, same as in the latest event.
More rainfall is forecast across Rajasthan, as a deep depression over north Gujrat and southwestern Rajasthan is forecast to bring continuing heavy rains in the coming days.
Featured image: Marble mine collapse in the Makrana region on September 5, 2025. Credit: Naveen Reddy
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