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Bihar Floods Affect Over 47 Lakh Across 15 Districts
Bihar is facing very serious flooding in many areas.
More than 47 lakh people across 15 districts have been affected in the latest report.
The Ganga and other rivers are higher than their danger levels.
Water has damaged or broken several embankments, especially in Bhagalpur.
Workers and local residents have repaired some breaches and are working on others.
Rescue teams are using boats, camps and community kitchens to help people.
Officials are watching the embankments closely and say conditions may improve soon.
Earlier reports gave a slightly lower affected population and reported five deaths during a rescue attempt.
More than 47.33 lakh people have been affected by flooding across 15 Bihar districts, according to the latest reports.
The Ganga and several tributaries remain above danger levels, while at least four embankment breaches were reported in Bhagalpur.
Ganga levels at Patna’s Gandhi Ghat reportedly exceeded the previous 2016 maximum, with officials attributing the rise partly to high Son and Ghaghra discharges.
Relief operations include 1,221 community kitchens, 15 camps, 1,876 boats, and 27 SDRF and 10 NDRF teams.
Reports differ on the affected population, with an earlier bulletin citing 46.88 lakh; one report also said five people died during a rescue attempt in Bhagalpur.
- Who
- More than 47 lakh Bihar residents, supported by government officials, rescue teams and local volunteers.
- What
- Severe flooding has affected 15 districts, with rivers above danger levels and embankment erosion and breaches reported.
- Where
- Bihar, particularly Bhagalpur, Patna, Saran, Vaishali, Begusarai, Katihar, Purnea and Buxar.
- When
- The latest reports were issued on Friday, September 11; river levels and relief operations were continuing at that time.
- Why
- High river discharges, above-normal September rainfall and rising levels of the Ganga and its tributaries caused widespread flooding.
Key facts
- People affected
- More than 47.33 lakh in the latest reports; an earlier bulletin cited 46.88 lakh
- Districts affected
- 15 districts, including Bhagalpur, Patna, Saran, Vaishali, Begusarai, Katihar, Purnea and Buxar
- Embankment damage
- At least four breaches were reported in Bhagalpur; a roughly 20-foot erosion occurred at Dhobania Zamindari Dam
- River levels
- The Ganga at Sultan Ganj was 36.62 metres, or 2.12 metres above danger level, at 6 am
- Relief operations
- 1,221 community kitchens and 15 relief camps serving 12,260 people
- Rescue resources
- 1,876 boats, 27 SDRF teams and 10 NDRF teams deployed
- Supplies distributed
- About 3.13 lakh polythene sheets, 48,400 dry-ration packets and 10,823 quintals of animal fodder
Quotes
Vijay Kumar Choudhary
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Department minister
“The rise has primarily been attributed to unexpectedly high discharge in the Son and Ghaghra rivers. While the Son is now receding, the Ghaghra has stabilised, and the situation is expected to improve over the next 24 hours.”
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