46, including 37 children, drown in flooded rivers during Hindu Festival in Bihar, India
Indian officials reported that at least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned while bathing in rivers swollen by recent floods during a Hindu religious festival.
According to authorities, these individuals drowned in separate incidents on Wednesday in the eastern state of Bihar.
A statement from Bihar’s Disaster Management Department confirmed that the victims included 37 children and seven women.
India has witnessed deadly stampedes during religious events in the past, but large-scale drowning incidents during festivals are rare.
Local media reported that some of the rivers and streams in this state were unusually swollen due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
The tragic event occurred during a Hindu festival held on Tuesday and Wednesday across 15 districts of Bihar.
During this festival, mothers observe a 24-hour fast and pray for the well-being and health of their children. Some mothers also take their children to local rivers and streams for bathing.
The incident serves as a somber reminder of the dangers posed by natural disasters, especially during religious gatherings. Proper safety measures and awareness campaigns during such events could prevent future tragedies and protect lives.
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