Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Three Family Members Drown in Floodwaters Near Sitapur
Three people from one family drowned in floodwaters in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.
The victims were Surendra Chauhan, his son Saurabh, and his nephew Shobhit.
They had gone to look at their fields, which were underwater.
While they were returning, Shobhit slipped into a deep ditch filled with water.
Surendra and Saurabh jumped in to try to save him.
The current was too strong, and all three were swept underwater.
Divers and officials searched the area and recovered their bodies.
The chief minister directed officials to help the family, and the district administration said it was speeding up paperwork for relief.
Three relatives drowned in floodwaters near Saraiya Masudpur village in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.
The victims were identified as Surendra Chauhan, 40, his son Saurabh, 13, and nephew Shobhit, 17.
Villagers said Shobhit slipped into a deep, flooded ditch while returning from inspecting submerged fields.
Surendra and Saurabh entered the water in an attempt to rescue Shobhit, but all three were swept away by the strong current.
Divers recovered all three bodies; officials said post-mortem examinations and legal formalities were underway.
- Who
- Surendra Chauhan, his son Saurabh, and his nephew Shobhit drowned.
- What
- The three were swept away by a strong current in floodwaters while attempting to rescue Shobhit.
- When
- October 3; the report also refers to the incident as occurring on Saturday.
- Where
- Near Saraiya Masudpur village in Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, close to the swollen Chauka River.
- Why
- Shobhit reportedly slipped into a deep flooded ditch, and Surendra and Saurabh entered the water to try to save him.
- Location
- Saraiya Masudpur village, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
- Victims
- Surendra Chauhan, Saurabh, and Shobhit
- Ages
- Surendra was 40, Saurabh was 13, and Shobhit was 17
- Circumstances
- Shobhit slipped into a flooded ditch; two relatives tried to rescue him
- Recovery
- All three bodies were recovered after a search operation
- Follow-up
- Bodies were sent for post-mortem examination; legal formalities were underway
- Relief
- The chief minister directed officials to provide assistance, and revenue officials were told to expedite relief paperwork