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Two brothers drown while bathing in flood waters in Khagaria, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 08:29 PM
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Two brothers lost their lives when one tried to rescue the other while both were bathing in flood‑affected waters near Akha Chowk, Parbatta, Khagaria.
Khagaria district in Bihar witnessed a tragic drowning on Tuesday when two brothers were taking a bath in flood‑ridden water near Akha Chowk, an area under the Parbatta police station. The water level had risen sharply after recent rains, prompting residents to use it for daily chores despite the risk.
According to local reports, one brother noticed his sibling struggling and immediately plunged into the deep water to pull him out. Both men were swept away by the current and could not be rescued in time.
The incident has left the nearby village in deep sorrow, with neighbours gathering to mourn the loss and offer support to the bereaved family. Authorities have been alerted, but no further details on investigations have been released.
The tragedy underscores the heightened danger posed by seasonal flooding in the region and the need for heightened caution when navigating flood‑affected areas.
According to local reports, one brother noticed his sibling struggling and immediately plunged into the deep water to pull him out. Both men were swept away by the current and could not be rescued in time.
The incident has left the nearby village in deep sorrow, with neighbours gathering to mourn the loss and offer support to the bereaved family. Authorities have been alerted, but no further details on investigations have been released.
The tragedy underscores the heightened danger posed by seasonal flooding in the region and the need for heightened caution when navigating flood‑affected areas.