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Heavy Rain in Patna Leads to Tree Collapse, Killing Three Students
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 08:01 AM
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Heavy rain continued across Patna and several districts of Bihar, prompting weather alerts. A falling tree in the downpour killed three female students.
Patna and a number of surrounding districts in Bihar experienced intermittent heavy showers on Tuesday, with the state meteorological department issuing rain and thunderstorm alerts for the region. The downpour was reported to be accompanied by strong gusts, prompting local authorities to advise residents to avoid travel where possible.
In the city of Patna, a large tree uprooted by the saturated soil fell on a school premises, striking three students who were walking nearby. All three victims, identified as female school‑goers, were pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident has heightened concerns about flood risks in low‑lying areas of the state, with officials warning that continued rainfall could lead to water‑logging and flash floods in vulnerable districts. Emergency services have been deployed to assist affected neighborhoods and to clear debris.
The weather department reiterated its advisory for residents to stay indoors, keep away from trees and power lines, and to follow updates on possible flood warnings as the monsoon season progresses.
In the city of Patna, a large tree uprooted by the saturated soil fell on a school premises, striking three students who were walking nearby. All three victims, identified as female school‑goers, were pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident has heightened concerns about flood risks in low‑lying areas of the state, with officials warning that continued rainfall could lead to water‑logging and flash floods in vulnerable districts. Emergency services have been deployed to assist affected neighborhoods and to clear debris.
The weather department reiterated its advisory for residents to stay indoors, keep away from trees and power lines, and to follow updates on possible flood warnings as the monsoon season progresses.