Two teenagers drowned in the Manair River near Sircilla in Telangana’s Rajanna Sircilla district after entering the water without knowing how to swim, local authorities said.
The youths were among visitors to the river area when they waded in and were unable to stay afloat. Rescue teams recovered their bodies after being alerted by people nearby. Police registered a case and began inquiries into the circumstances of the incident.
Drowning remains a leading cause of accidental death among young people in India, particularly in rural areas where open water bodies draw crowds during hot weather. District officials often issue advisories urging supervision and caution near rivers and irrigation channels.
Community leaders in the region called for improved safety signage and awareness campaigns targeting teenagers who may underestimate currents and depth. The deaths added to a recurring pattern of preventable drowning incidents reported across Telangana during summer months when water levels fluctuate.
Local media reported the incident occurred during a period of high temperatures when families often visit rivers and reservoirs for relief from heat. Telangana state disaster management agencies periodically warn that many rural youth lack formal swimming instruction despite easy access to irrigation canals linked to agricultural projects in the region.
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