Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Man Drowns, Police Warn of Rising Water Levels in Panchkula
A young man drowned in a stream after heavy rain caused the water level to rise.
He was swimming with friends when the strong current pulled him under.
His body was found two days later.
Because of the heavy rain, the Ghaggar River is also high, so the police are telling people to stay away from the riverbanks and flooded areas to be safe.
They are worried about more accidents happening and will take action if people ignore the warnings.
A 25-year-old man drowned in a seasonal stream near Raipur Rani in Panchkula.
The man, identified as Avinash, was swept away while bathing with friends.
His body was recovered two days later, downstream from where he went missing.
Heavy rainfall caused high water levels in the stream and the Ghaggar River.
Panchkula police are warning the public to avoid riverbanks and waterlogged areas.
- Who
- Avinash, a 25-year-old daily wage labourer; Panchkula police.
- What
- A man drowned in a seasonal stream due to high water levels; Police are warning public of risks.
- When
- Recent, following heavy rainfall.
- Where
- Near Raipur Rani and the Ghaggar River in Panchkula.
- Why
- Due to dangerous water levels caused by heavy rainfall.
- Victim
- Avinash, 25-year-old
- Location of Incident
- Seasonal stream near Raipur Rani
- Cause of Death
- Drowning
- Body Recovery Time
- Two days
- River Affected
- Ghaggar River
- Police Action
- Warnings and patrols in affected areas