46 Drown During Hindu Festival in Bihar, India

The victims, including 37 children, drowned while bathing in swollen rivers and ponds during the Jivitputrika festival.

The drownings occurred across 15 districts in Bihar state, exacerbated by recent heavy monsoon rains.
The Jivitputrika festival involves mothers fasting and bathing in water bodies for their children's well-being.
Authorities have recovered 43 bodies so far, with three individuals still missing and presumed dead.
The Bihar government has announced compensation of 400,000 rupees ($4,784) for the families of each victim.
Deadly accidents during religious festivals are common in India, with overcrowding and lack of safety measures often contributing to tragedies.