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Youth swept away in Umri Pipri drain, SDRF search continues
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 05:37 PM
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A young man who went to bathe in a drain at Umri Pipri, Madhya Pradesh, was carried away by a sudden strong current. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is conducting a search operation, having recovered his clothes and sandals near the drain.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) of Madhya Pradesh has launched a search operation after a young man went missing in Umri Pipri, a town in the state.
According to local reports, the youth entered a drainage channel to take a bath when a sudden surge of water swept him away. His clothing and sandals were later found near the drain.
SDRF teams, assisted by local volunteers, are combing the surrounding area and using rope and diving equipment to locate the missing person. Officials have not released the victim's name or age.
The incident underscores the danger of using open drains for bathing, especially during the monsoon season when water flow can become unpredictable. Authorities have urged residents to avoid such practices.
According to local reports, the youth entered a drainage channel to take a bath when a sudden surge of water swept him away. His clothing and sandals were later found near the drain.
SDRF teams, assisted by local volunteers, are combing the surrounding area and using rope and diving equipment to locate the missing person. Officials have not released the victim's name or age.
The incident underscores the danger of using open drains for bathing, especially during the monsoon season when water flow can become unpredictable. Authorities have urged residents to avoid such practices.