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Two Women Rescued from Floodwaters While Taking Selfie in Begusarai, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 10:47 PM
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Two women who entered deep floodwater near Chechiyahi Dhal for a selfie and bathing were rescued by a boatman after they began to drown.
Earlier today, two women stepped into the flood‑submerged area near Chechiyahi Dhal in Begusarai, Bihar, to take a selfie and bathe. The water level was unusually high, and they soon found themselves struggling as the current pulled them deeper.
Witnesses heard their cries for help and alerted a local boatman who was navigating the flooded streets. Acting swiftly, he reached the women, pulled them onto his boat and brought them safely to the riverbank.
The incident underscores the growing danger of floodwaters across the state, where many residents continue to underestimate the risk of entering deep water for photographs or recreation. Authorities have urged the public to avoid such hazardous spots until water recedes.
Witnesses heard their cries for help and alerted a local boatman who was navigating the flooded streets. Acting swiftly, he reached the women, pulled them onto his boat and brought them safely to the riverbank.
The incident underscores the growing danger of floodwaters across the state, where many residents continue to underestimate the risk of entering deep water for photographs or recreation. Authorities have urged the public to avoid such hazardous spots until water recedes.