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46 people drown during Hindu festival in India's Bihar

CGTN

 , Updated 19:23, 26-Sep-2024

At least 46 people, including 37 children and seven women, have drowned while celebrating a Hindu festival in eastern India, local media reported Thursday.

The 46 drowned in separate incidents across Bihar state over the last 24 hours while ritually bathing in rivers and ponds swollen by recent flooding.

(With input from AFP)

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