Bihar Flood: The situation in Bihar has worsened once again due to floods. The water level of the rivers is constantly increasing. Seeing the deteriorating situation in the state, NDRF and SDRF have been deployed in half a dozen districts as a precaution. After the water level increased in the low-lying areas, people have started migrating to safer places. On the other hand, in view of the increase in the water level of the Ganges, Additional Chief Secretary of the Disaster Management Department Pratyaya Amrit reviewed the districts along the Ganges. He said that about 5.35 lakh people of 11 districts are affected. At the same time, the number of deaths due to drowning has also increased during the floods. Boat accidents have started happening again.
More than 5 lakh people affected in 11 districts
Additional Chief Secretary of Disaster Management Department Pratyaya Amrit reviewed the situation with the officials of the districts along the Ganga through video conferencing. During this, it was found that flood-like conditions have arisen due to the spread of Ganga river water in the low-lying areas of most of the districts situated along the Ganga. About 5.35 lakh people under 259 Gram Panchayats of 11 districts are affected by the flood. About 5.35 lakh people are being provided help under 259 Gram Panchayats of 11 districts. Many people have also died due to floods.
Death toll due to floods continues, official figures revealed
Government figures show that in the flood affected areas, 1780 people are affected in Buxar, 70234 in Bhojpur, 76019 in Saran, 94600 in Vaishali, 93000 in Patna, 7600 in Samastipur, 45000 in Begusarai, 45000 in Lakhisarai, 81363 in Munger, 19770 in Khagaria and 1192 in Bhagalpur. So far, five people have lost their lives in the flood. However, more cases of death have been reported.
CM Nitish Kumar did an aerial survey
Here, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday conducted an aerial survey of the water level of the Ganga river in Patna and Vaishali districts, and also directed the officials to provide full assistance to the affected people in case of floods. He said that according to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), detailed guidelines have been given to all the districts and related departments, it should be ensured that it is followed strictly. Engineers should remain fully alert and senior officials should remain camped at the site.
Bihar Flood: Situation worsened due to floods in 11 districts of Bihar, more than 5 lakh people are in trouble
