16 Drown Across Multiple Districts in India, Bangladesh

Multiple drowning incidents have tragically claimed the lives of children and young people across various regions. In Tamil Nadu, two girls aged 13 and 17 drowned in a lake near Singarapettai while swimming with friends, prompting a police investigation related to a relative. Bangladesh reported six drownings over the weekend, including a 13-month-old baby and several children in flood-affected areas, with local authorities filing unnatural death cases. In Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, five children died after slipping into a water-filled pit while bathing, despite rescue efforts by local swimmers. Additionally, three young tourists drowned at Eden Beach in Puducherry after a powerful wave swept them into the sea; survivors and family members have criticized the lack of warning signs and insufficient lifeguard presence, leading to a police investigation. These incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns around water bodies in these regions, especially during recreational activities.