Ganga floods impact 19 lakh people in Bihar as water levels breach record marks

Severe flooding along the Ganga river in Bihar has impacted over 1.9 million people across eleven districts, with water levels surpassing previous records at Patna. Authorities have raised alerts for downstream areas and increased relief efforts.

6 Sept, 10:29 — 6 Sept, 10:29

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19 lakh lives impacted as Ganga breaches flood mark in Patna

In Bihar, more than 19.57 lakh individuals are grappling with severe flooding across eleven districts. The Ganga has surpassed its former record flood level at Gandhi Ghat, leading authorities to raise alerts for downstream localities and boost relief activities. Several other rivers are similarly exceeding danger levels, and with rain predictions suggesting additional water rises, the outlook remains concerning.

By VIJAYA SRIVASTAVA

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Ganga floods impact 19 lakh people in Bihar as water levels breach record marks

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