Tragedy Strikes as Many Children Drown During Hindu Festival in India

At least 46 people, mostly children, drowned while bathing in rivers and ponds swollen by recent floods during a Hindu religious festival in north India. The incident occurred during the observance of the annual festival of Jivitputrika Vrat in Bihar, where 37 children and seven women lost their lives across 15 districts. The flooding was caused by heavy rains, leading to rare widespread drowning incidents during the festival. Devotees were offering prayers and fasting for the well-being of their children as part of the festival rituals. The state government has announced compensation of 400,000 rupees for the families of each deceased individual. This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with natural disasters and the need for caution during religious celebrations near water bodies.

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