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Al Jazeera·September 7, 2026 at 9:09 PM

A temple in India's West Bengal state collapsed into the Ganges River after severe erosion of the riverbank breached protective barriers, according to Al Jazeera. The incident highlights ongoing erosion problems along the river, where shifting banks have threatened structures and communities. Authorities have not reported casualties in connection with the collapse, and no further details on damage or response efforts were provided in the report.

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