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Strong currents cause sudden overturn of relief boat in Bihar's Ganga
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
August 26, 2026
11:32 AM
The boat, which was part of a relief operation after a nearby dam breach, was caught in a rapid current that surged without warning. Witnesses reported that the vessel began to list before flipping completely, throwing the workers into the water. Several laborers managed to swim to the nearest embankment, while others clung to floating debris until rescuers arrived. The incident highlights the hazards faced by emergency crews operating in flood‑prone river sections.
