Tragic Drowning Incident Highlights Hazardous Waterlogging in Delhi

A 15-year-old boy named Sourabh drowned on a waterlogged road near The British School in Delhi's Chanakya Puri area amid heavy rain. He was playing with friends when he ventured into deep water. Despite efforts by family members, he was declared dead at the hospital. Police investigations are ongoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 23-08-2024 16:08 IST | Created: 23-08-2024 16:08 IST
Tragic Drowning Incident Highlights Hazardous Waterlogging in Delhi
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A tragic incident occurred in Delhi's Chanakya Puri area, where a 15-year-old boy drowned on a waterlogged road near The British School following heavy rain. The boy, Sourabh, lived with his family near the area.

Sourabh and his friends were playing in rainwater when he ventured into deep waters and drowned. His friends alerted his family, who rushed him to the hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival.

The police have sent the body for a postmortem, and further investigations are underway to ascertain more details about the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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