bihar floods

In light of unpredictable monsoon patterns, Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has called on officials to gear up for possible floods and drought conditions. He has stressed the importance of readiness, urging district magistrates to heighten vigilance, bolster flood defenses, and ensure that vital resources such as potable water and fodder are distributed efficiently.

In response to the relentless threat of flooding, Bihar's disaster management minister has mandated the construction of permanent flood shelters on elevated terrains to mitigate waterlogging risks. Immediate inspections of ongoing projects are underway, as officials recognize the importance of their role in protecting lives and ensuring accountability.

In a significant diplomatic gathering, India and Nepal will meet in the vibrant city of Kathmandu to delve into pressing matters surrounding the Kosi and Gandak Projects. The focus will be on strategies for flood management, improving irrigation systems, and fostering collaboration between the two nations.

In a robust response to flooding concerns, the Bihar government has earmarked a staggering Rs 1,117 crore for 384 flood protection initiatives throughout the state. Among these, Rs 340 crore is dedicated to five pivotal schemes, including crucial anti-erosion strategies and a protective ring bund for AIIMS Darbhanga.

In an ambitious move, the Bihar government is channeling Rs 1,117 crore into 384 flood protection initiatives statewide. Among these, a substantial Rs 340 crore will be dedicated to five essential projects, featuring critical anti-erosion strategies and the construction of a protective ring bund around AIIMS Darbhanga.

The flood situation aggravated in Bihar with the toll mounting to 166 even as 5.9 million people spread over 20 districts have been displaced by surging water, according to a disaster management department report today.

The death toll in bihar floods climbed to 25 on Thursday with one of the 16 affected districts reporting a fresh fatality, though inundation by overflowing rivers with origins in Nepal appeared to have slowed down, causing the number of those hit by the calamity to rise by less than a lakh.

The death toll in bihar floods has crossed the 300 mark with 51 people losing their lives since Sunday. Around 7.34 lakh people have been shifted to safer areas. Close to 3.27 lakh people are putting up in 1,346 relief camps.

The flood waters, however, have receded in some places, prompting many to return to their homes. The number of relief camps also dropped to 368 from 624, in which 1.59 lakh people were staying, a release by disaster management department said.

The rapid rise in water levels in the Bagmati River has caused flood water to enter hundreds of houses in 18 panchayats in the Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. Due to this, lakhs of people in those panchayats have lost contact with the block headquarters and district headquarters, causing people a lot of distress due to floods. Water has also risen on both sides of the Pipapul.

Waters from overflowing rivers originating in Nepal entered in more areas of the 16 flooded districts of Bihar on Thursday, claiming two lives and affecting more than 69 lakh people. With two fresh fatalities, the death toll in Bihar flood has reached 21. The number of distressed people, so far, is 69.03 lakhs, an increase of 3 lakhs since the previous day.

An embankment of Tirhut canal in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district breached in the early hours of Sunday, inundating at least six villages, an official release said. The breach took place around 3.30am near Pilkhi village of Muraul block, the release said.

Major rivers in north Bihar continued to flow above the danger mark as 53,67,182 people were affected by the floods in 14 districts on Sunday. Over 3.5 lakh more people have been marooned compared to 49,05,007 till late Saturday evening.

The flood situation in Bihar and northeast India showed little improvement on Friday as over 1.15 crore people remained affected while the death toll due to flood and rain-related incidents neared 150. The southwest monsoon advanced into the remaining parts of west Rajasthan, thereby covering the entire country on Friday.

Salman Khan will perform live to raise funds for the Bihar flood victims.

The personnel of the Sarka police station in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district were attacked by flood victims who blocked National Highway 28, claiming they were not being provided relief material after the recent floods inundated their villages.

As several rivers continued to flow above the danger mark, the flood-affected population in north Bihar went up from 6.3 lakh on Wednesday to 7.6 lakh by Thursday evening.

The flood toll in state mounted to 104 with the disaster management department (DMD) confirming two more deaths on Monday.

Torrential rain in catchment areas of Nepal aggravated flood situation in Sitamarhi district on Sunday, directly or indirectly affecting over five lakh people in 12 blocks.

PATNA: Flood situation further worsened in Bihar's Gopalganj, and East and West Champaran districts on Tuesday following heavy discharge of water in the turbulent Gandak with incessant rains in its upstream in Nepal.

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