Tragic Incident in Maharashtra: 4 Children Drown in Water-Filled Pit at Railway Construction Site in Yavatmal

In a heart-wrenching incident from Yavatmal district in Maharashtra, four children tragically lost their lives after drowning in a water-filled pit at a railway flyover construction site. The accident occurred on Wednesday, August 20, in Darwha town, amid ongoing heavy rains that have been causing a rise in accidents across the state.

How the Tragedy Unfolded

According to police reports, the deceased children were aged between 10 and 14 years. The incident took place near Darwha Railway Station, where the construction of a railway flyover was underway. A large pit had been dug for pillar installation, which had filled with rainwater due to the incessant downpour. Local authorities believe the children were either playing near the site or attempting to swim, when they slipped into the deep water and drowned.

The children have been identified as:

• Rehan Aslam Khan (13)
• Golu Pandurang Narnavare (10)
• Soumya Satish Khadsan (10)
• Vaibhav Ashish Bodhale (14)
• Aftermath and Investigation

The incident has cast a wave of sorrow across the region. Police have launched an investigation, and the administration has initiated a probe into the negligence by the construction company, which allegedly failed to secure the dangerous site.

Widespread Impact of Heavy Rains

Meanwhile, other regions in Maharashtra, including Nashik, are facing severe rainfall, leading to overflowing rivers and dams, and flooding in low-lying areas. Mumbai, too, has been heavily affected—recording 26 inches of rain in just four days. The city came to a standstill during the 48-hour red alert, as back-to-back downpours on Monday and Tuesday lashed the metro with gusty winds of 40–50 km/h, leaving citizens stranded and localities waterlogged.

The situation remains critical, and authorities are urging the public to stay alert and avoid unsafe areas, especially construction zones and waterlogged sites.