Two boys drowned while bathing in the Gandak River near Tangoul Ghat in Hajipur around 10 am. Local residents quickly alerted police and rescue teams after the incident. Personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) later recovered the bodies from the river.

The victims were identified as Ravi Kumar (12) and Ansh Kumar, also known as Bhola (11). Both boys had left home earlier that morning before the accident occurred near the riverbank. Their families rushed to the spot after receiving the news.

In a separate incident in Bidupur, a 14-year-old girl drowned in the Ganga River while bathing with her mother. Rescue teams searched the river, but the operation stopped after sunset and will continue again.

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Nalanda district witnessed the most painful scene, where five people drowned at one ghat and two others went missing. A 13-year-old boy, Vikas Kumar, tragically drowned while cleaning the Junaidi Ghat in Silav. His body was later recovered by the SDRF after four hours of search. Madhubani, Rohtas, Lakhisarai, and Khagaria also reported deaths due to drowning or electrocution.

Despite the festive spirit, these incidents have cast a shadow over the celebration. Devotees performing rituals like Dandavat continued with prayers, seeking blessings for their families. Authorities have urged people to maintain safety while visiting riverbanks during religious festivals.

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami personally inspected the worst-hit areas on Tuesday. He reassured citizens that the government is providing all possible assistance and coordinating relief efforts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to CM Dhami, promising full support and resources to help those affected by the floods.

Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh faced similar devastation due to overnight heavy rainfall. Landslides and floods hit Mandi district, where a house collapsed in Boi panchayat, killing three family members. A bus stand was submerged, leaving residents and travelers stranded. Rescue teams and local authorities are actively assisting affected communities, restoring roads, and ensuring safety.

In other regions, Hyderabad is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall on Tuesday, September 16, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city will see cloudy skies, intermittent thundershowers, and gusty winds, with misty conditions in the morning and night hours.

Authorities in both Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh continue to monitor flood-prone areas closely. Citizens are urged to follow official guidelines, stay indoors when possible, and cooperate with rescue operations. Relief and safety remain the government’s top priorities as heavy rains persist in the region.

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