Tragedy Strikes in Rajasthan: Family Struggles Amidst Swollen Banas River

In Rajasthan's Chittorgarh, a family bypassed a road closure guided by a GPS error, resulting in a tragic accident in the Banas River. Although five members survived, two women and their daughters were swept away. A similar calamity in Jalore district claimed six lives in the Sukdi River.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Jaipur | Updated: 27-08-2025 16:40 IST | Created: 27-08-2025 16:40 IST
Tragedy Strikes in Rajasthan: Family Struggles Amidst Swollen Banas River
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In a heartbreaking incident in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh, two women and their daughters tragically lost their lives after their vehicle got stuck at a defunct bridge over the Banas River. The family of nine was returning from a temple trip when GPS guidance led them to the closed bridge.

With floodwaters from the swollen river cascading around them, five family members managed to survive by climbing onto the car's roof. Unfortunately, before rescuers could arrive, four others were swept away by the strong currents.

Tragedy struck again in Jalore district where six young individuals drowned in the Sukdi River under similar circumstances. The rescues underway underscore the urgent need for better flood management and infrastructure in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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