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Bihar Floods Affect Over 43 Lakh People Across 14 Districts
Heavy rain has caused serious flooding in Bihar.
About 43.64 lakh people in 14 districts have been affected.
Rain in Bihar and Nepal made several rivers overflow.
The Ganga and other rivers are above their danger levels in some places.
Officials are using boats to evacuate people and move supplies.
Community kitchens are providing food in many districts.
Relief camps are giving people shelter, meals and medical care.
Rescue teams are working in the affected areas.
More rain is expected during the next two days.
Floods have affected around 43.64 lakh people across 14 Bihar districts, including Patna, Bhojpur, Saran and Bhagalpur.
Incessant rain in Bihar and heavy rainfall in Nepal’s catchment areas caused rivers to overflow.
The Ganga and several other rivers were flowing above danger levels, although the Ganga at Sultanganj remained stable.
Authorities are operating 951 community kitchens, 15 relief camps and 1,932 boats for affected residents.
The state has deployed 27 State Disaster Response Force teams and 10 National Disaster Response Force teams, with more rain forecast.
- Who
- Around 43.64 lakh people in Bihar, along with rescue and relief agencies.
- What
- Flooding has affected 14 districts, 527 gram panchayats and 85 blocks.
- Where
- Bihar, particularly Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai and Buxar.
- When
- As reported on Thursday, September 10; additional rain was forecast for the following two days.
- Why
- Incessant rain in Bihar and heavy rainfall in Nepal’s catchment areas caused rivers and streams to overflow.
Key facts
- People affected
- Around 43.64 lakh
- Area affected
- 14 districts, 527 gram panchayats and 85 blocks
- Rainfall
- Bihar recorded 83.6 mm in September so far, 24% above normal
- Relief facilities
- 951 community kitchens and 15 relief camps
- Transport and evacuation
- 1,932 boats are in operation
- Relief supplies
- Around 2.57 lakh polythene sheets and 40,600 dry-ration packets distributed
- Rescue deployment
- 27 State Disaster Response Force teams and 10 National Disaster Response Force teams
Sources
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