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Kerala nursing student drowns while crossing swollen culvert in Chhattisgarh
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 04:18 PM
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A nursing student from Kerala drowned after being swept away while attempting to cross a swollen culvert in Chhattisgarh, officials said.
A nursing student from Kerala lost her life after being swept away while trying to cross a swollen culvert in Chhattisgarh, according to local authorities. The incident occurred amid heavy monsoon rains that have raised water levels in many streams and drainage channels across the state.
Emergency services were alerted and reached the site, but the fast‑moving water made rescue operations difficult. The student was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have opened an inquiry to determine the exact circumstances and to assess whether safety warnings were issued for the area. The incident highlights the growing risks posed by flash floods during the monsoon season in central India.
Emergency services were alerted and reached the site, but the fast‑moving water made rescue operations difficult. The student was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have opened an inquiry to determine the exact circumstances and to assess whether safety warnings were issued for the area. The incident highlights the growing risks posed by flash floods during the monsoon season in central India.