West Bengal survey reveals 25 daily drowning deaths, with children at highest risk, urging policy change and community action.
On World Drowning Prevention Day (July 25), a Statewide survey in West Bengal has revealed that 25 people die from drowning every day, of whom 12 are children. The annual toll, estimated at 9,191 deaths, is nearly three times higher than previous official estimates.
Experts warn of preventable drowning deaths in Odisha, with 990 reported in 2024 alone, urging for urgent prevention strategies.
At least 10 people have died, most from electrocution, following the record-breaking downpour.
Kolkata paralyzed by heavy rainfall, flooding disrupts transport, daily life; more rain expected, schools closed, services…
NEW DELHI: The capital of India’s West Bengal state, Kolkata, was on alert on Wednesday after the worst rainfall in four decades…
West Bengal has the highest percentage of females marrying before 18 years, despite government schemes to reduce child marriage.
Torrential rain causes flooding, landslides, and collapses in Bengal, disrupting daily life and prompting safety warnings.
