RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare Bihar’s floods a national disaster and provide Rs 5,000 crore in immediate assistance. He also sought enhanced rescue operations, farmer relief, an audit and a long-term flood resilience mission
Bihar floods have affected around 19.57 lakh people across 11 districts, with the Ganga crossing its previous highest flood level at Gandhi Ghat in Patna. Authorities have heightened vigilance, deployed boats and rescue teams, and advised residents to remain cautious
Heavy rainfall disrupted life across northern India on Friday, causing waterlogging, traffic snarls and flight disruptions in Delhi-NCR. Flooding affected parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, while Himachal Pradesh reported road closures. Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana also received heavy showers
Bihar’s flood situation worsened on Thursday as eight major rivers flowed above danger marks, affecting 13 districts. Patna remained on high alert, with the Ganga, Son and Punpun crossing critical levels. Authorities deployed boats and intensified evacuation and anti-erosion operations
Bihar’s flood situation worsened on Thursday as eight major rivers crossed danger marks, affecting 13 districts. Patna faced severe flooding, while erosion threatened embankments in Bhagalpur. Authorities deployed boats, steamers and tractors for evacuations, anti-erosion measures and relief preparations
Rising water levels in Bihar’s Ganga, Gandak, Kosi and Burhi Gandak rivers have heightened flood concerns after Nepal’s devastating flash floods. Several rivers have crossed danger marks in districts including Patna, Gopalganj, Khagaria and Bhagalpur, prompting intensified monitoring by authorities
The NDRF has deployed nine teams across vulnerable areas of Bihar amid rising flood concerns linked to the Gandak River, while one team is positioned in Uttar Pradesh. India also sent 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid to flood-hit Nepal, where 162 deaths were reported
Bihar was put on high alert after floods in Nepal raised the possibility of a sudden rise in Gandak river discharge. Authorities opened all 36 gates of the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar and stepped up rescue and relief preparations
