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  Pappu Yadav meets flood victims, says 'Ministers are drinking liquor, people are drowning'

  Bihar | October 01, 2024 14:10 IST

  Pappu Yadav said that he also raised questions about dams collapse on the Kosi and Gandak rivers and said that the responsible engineers should be identified and held accountable.

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  Nearly 10 lakh people hit as flood-like situation engulfs Bihar, CM Nitish visits affected areas

  Bihar | September 21, 2024 21:11 IST

  The water level in all the five major rivers in Bihar is rising due to which flood-like situations have developed in almost 12 districts. CM Nitish Kumar has directed officials to remain alert. He also visited relief camps and assured the affected people of all possible assistance.

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  Ganga, Yamuna rivers continue to overflow as heavy rains lash UP, Bihar

  India | August 13, 2021 7:21 IST

  Rivers Ganga and Yamuna are overflowing in UP and Bihar as the states witness heavy rainfall and floods.

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  Water level of Ganga River rises above danger level in Patna

  News | August 03, 2021 18:40 IST

  The water level of the Ganga River has risen above danger level mark in Patna due to heavy rainfall. Several ghats have submerged. "There is fear that the rising level of Ganga and other rivers might pose a threat to Patna.

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  Bihar flood situation grim, over 81.5 lakh in 16 districts affected

  News | August 20, 2020 8:43 IST

  The flood situation in Bihar remained grim Monday with water level in the Ganga continuing to rise, while heavy rains disrupted normal life in parts of the country.

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  Tejashwi Yadav meets flood-affected people in Chapra

  News | August 16, 2020 22:20 IST

  Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on August 16 met flood-affected people in Parsa area of Chapra district in Bihar.

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  Muzaffarpur continues battling floods

  News | August 02, 2020 18:22 IST

  Parts of Bihar's Muzaffarpur have been badly affected due to floods.

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  Bihar floods: Over 38 lakh people affected; NDRF teams deployed across state

  India | July 30, 2020 8:37 IST

  The misery of people in Bihar is unexplainable after the waters of Gandaki and Bagmati rivers entered the parts of Muzaffarpur district following incessant rainfall in the region. The houses of the people in the district have been submerged in the water. Following this, people have started moving to elevated places from the low lying areas.

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  Bihar floods: Affected people block bridge in Muzaffarpur, demand assistance

  News | July 27, 2020 23:05 IST

  Floods in Bihar have created havoc in the lives of people. Affected people are struggling hard to attain basic needs including food, clean drinking water and shelter to live.

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  Flood situation worsens in Bihar, improves slightly in Assam: 10 Points

  India | July 27, 2020 23:33 IST

  The flood situation has worsened in Bihar while there is a slight improvement in Assam. According to a Bihar government bulletin, the floodwaters spread to new areas in the affected districts, hitting one million more population. In Assam, one person died and 22.34 lakh people in 22 of the states' 33 districts are affected.

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  World | July 27, 2020 23:50 IST

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  Bihar flood: Trains services stopped between Narkatiaganj-Sugauli

  India | July 25, 2020 13:55 IST

  Bihar flood and consequent suspension of rail traffic between Sugauli and Majhowalia section has hit train operations badly. At least 6 trains have been diverted after flood water touched the girder of Bridge No 248, forcing the suspension of train services between Sugauli-Narkatiaganj.

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  Heavy rain triggers landslide and flood-like situation in Himachal, Uttarakhand and other states

  News | July 24, 2020 11:29 IST

  As India battles the flood havoc, the Disaster Management Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs quoted Central Water Commission data to suggest how not just Assam, but Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala

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  Bihar Battles Floods: Rivers flow above danger mark, no loss of life reported so far

  India | July 21, 2020 23:23 IST

  Heavy rainfall in catchment areas of river Gandak has led to the discharge of excess water from Valmikinagar barrage in West Champaran district on Tuesday, flooding parts of north Bihar.

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  Bihar floods: Pregnant woman taken to hospital using makeshift boat in Darbhanga

  News | July 21, 2020 20:08 IST

  Parts of Bihar have been ravaged by floods due to incessant rains.

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  Sachin Pilot urges countrymen to help those affected in Assam, Bihar floods

  India | July 19, 2020 8:35 IST

  Over 27.64 Lakh people are affected as the floods in Assam destroyed houses, crops, roads and bridges at several places. Meanwhile, former Rajasthan Deputy CM Sachin Pilot took to Twitter and requested the people to help those who are affected due to Assam and Bihar floods. 

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  Flood-like situation in several Bihar districts, Koshi, Kamla, Baghmati flows near danger mark

  India | July 14, 2020 12:12 IST

  Flood-like situation prevailed in several Bihar districts as river Koshi, Kamala, Bagmati and others continued to flow above danger level due to heavy rain in the state and higher areas in bordering Nepal.

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  Patna Floods: Students deliver medicines by drone, help save lives

  India | October 07, 2019 17:11 IST

  After Bihar floods devastated the state and caused widespread destruction and number of casualties, it appeared that the government and administration were hard-pressed to provide quick and adequate relief to the people. There were complaints from various parts of the state that essential supplies like food and medicines were at a severely short supply and authorities were unable to restore the supply lines.

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  Giriraj fires fresh salvo at Nitish government, JD(U) hits back

  India | October 06, 2019 23:08 IST

  Singh, who has been repeatedly criticising the Bihar government for its "inept" handling of water-logging in several parts of Patna following heavy rainfall, sought the forgiveness of 'Sanatani' (devout) Hindus for the adverse impact of the "man-made" disaster on Durga Puja festivities.

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  As flood-waters recede in Patna, number of dengue cases skyrockets

  India | October 06, 2019 18:03 IST

  After devastating floods ravaged Bihar, state capital Patna and other regions are in the clutches of dengue epidemic. About 900 cases have been registered across the state out of which Patna alone has accounted for 640 cases. Saturday (October 5) saw 120 fresh cases of dengue. In addition to dengue, cases of Chikungunya have also been registered.