The drowning incidents in Bihar state occurred when devotees were celebrating the Hindu festival Jitiya Parva, which is celebrated by mothers for the well-being of their children.
View of Jitiya on the banks of river Ganga in Kolkata (Wikimedia Commons/Vishwaroop Ganguly)
at least 46 peopleWhich also includes 37 children. drowned while celebrating a Festival Hindu in the East IndiaA government official told AFP news agency on Thursday (26).
victims drowned different events They took baths in rivers and lakes in Bihar state, which have swelled due to recent flooding, a Bihar disaster management department official told AFP.
“People Dangerous water levels ignored While bathing in rivers and lakes to celebrate the festival, said the official, who requested anonymity as he was not authorized to speak to the media.
The drowning incidents have occurred since Tuesday (24) 15 districts of Bihar state While devotees celebrated the Hindu festival Jitiya Parva, which is celebrated by mothers for the well-being of their children.
officers are still working to recover Another 3 bodies, the officer said.
it is Jitiya festival done for several days And is also seen in the neighboring states of Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand and parts of the southern plains of Nepal.
Bihar state government announced Compensation to every victim’s family, The government official said.
India is affected by this torrential rains and flash floods Every year during the monsoon season between June and September.
monsoon It is vital for agriculture and hence the lives of millions of farmers.
However, he also responsible for widespread destruction Landslides and floods kill hundreds of people across South Asia every year.
Fonte: Channel News Asia
