The recent drowning of at least 46 individuals, including 37 children, during a Hindu festival in Bihar highlights the tragic consequences of natural disasters exacerbated by climate change during monsoon season.
Authorities reported that devotees celebrating the Jivitputrika Vrat festival tragically drowned while bathing in swollen rivers and ponds, with many children succumbing to the floods.
The Bihar government announced compensation of 400,000 rupees for the families of the deceased, underscoring the importance of safety in religious gatherings during such hazardous conditions.
Past incidents during religious festivals, such as the drowning of 22 people at the same festival last year and the tragic deaths of 116 individuals at an overcrowded gathering in Uttar Pradesh, illustrate the recurring dangers associated with Indian festivals.
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