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Bihar: Several Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes in Ganga River Near Umanath Ghat, Rescue Ops Underway
Authorities said 7 people were rescued and 5 remain missing as SDRF teams continue searching the swollen river.
- A boat carrying 14 people capsized in the Ganga River near Umanath Ganga Ghat in Patna on Thursday, leaving two dead and five missing. Seven passengers were rescued safely.
- Official Barh SDPO Ramakrishna said the boat overturned due to strong winds in flood-hit Patna. Rising water levels and strong currents have created dangerous conditions for river transport.
- State Disaster Response Force teams are conducting search operations to locate the missing passengers. Divers and rescue personnel are scanning river stretches amid difficult weather and water conditions.
- Police teams reached the incident site and initiated an investigation into the capsizing. Authorities are monitoring flood conditions across Bihar as water levels remain elevated following heavy rainfall.
- The incident highlights persistent risks for residents in flood-affected regions like Bihar, where boats serve as primary transportation during flooding. A recent Jabalpur incident emphasized similar safety lapses.
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Bihar: Several feared dead after boat capsizes in Ganga River near Umanath Ghat, rescue ops underway
Several feared dead after a boat capsized in the Ganga river near Umanath Ganga Ghat in Barh sub division of Patna district. An eyewitness said, "There were approximately 14 to 15 people on the boat. Around seven people are feared drowned. Others were rescued using another boat. So far, it has not been confirmed how many people have drowned." 14 people were on board. Seven people are reported safe: Official Barh SDPO Ramakrishna said, "We receiv…
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