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Bihar flood situation critical amid heavy rain, says Shahnawaz …
WEBNew Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The flood situation has become severe in 13 districts of Bihar, including Saharsa, Supaul, East Champaran, West Champaran, Siwan, and Gopalganj. While speaking with IANS, BJP's National Spokesperson, Shahnawaz Hussain stated that the government is keeping a close watch on the entire situation.
Last 72 hours were extremely challenging for officers: Bihar minister
WEBPatna, Sep 30 (IANS) Bihar Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary acknowledged that the past 72 hours have been extremely challenging for officials and flood response teams in the flood-affected areas of North Bihar. The minister admitted that the situation has worsened in places like Darbhanga and …
Devastating floods turn villages into islands in North Bihar
WEB01/10/2024. Devastating floods turn villages into islands in North Bihar. Patna, Sep 30 (IANS) The excessive rainfall in Nepal’s catchment areas has caused widespread flooding in several districts of North Bihar, turning many villages into isolated islands. One of the severely affected areas is West Champaran district, where the water from ...
Flood situation alarming in Bihar, admits minister
WEBPatna, Sep 30 (IANS) Bihar Disaster Management Minister Santosh Kumar Suman acknowledged on Monday that the flood situation in Bihar is alarming which is posing a significant concern for the state government. In response to the worsening conditions, the government is considering taking help from the Indian Air Force for rescue operations and ...
50 pc of Bihar's land at risk of floods: Prashant Kishor
WEBPatna, Sep 30 (IANS) Prashant Kishor, leader of Jan Suraaj, criticised the Bihar government on Monday over poor flood measures in the northern part of the state. He noted that about 50 per cent of Bihar's land is at risk of floods, while around 30 per cent is permanently waterlogged, and 25-27 per cent of the land experiences drought conditions.
Dengue cases surge in Bihar, 55 reported in last 24 hours
WEBPatna, Sep 9 (IANS) Dengue cases in Bihar are rising rapidly with 55 new cases being reported in the past 24 hours, said officials here on Monday. Of these, 27 have been identified in Patna. Within Patna, the Azimabad zone has been particularly affected, recording 13 cases, while Kankarbagh and ...
Bridge collapses in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district
WEBPatna, Sep 27 (IANS) A bridge in Bihar's Bhagalpur district collapsed due to a strong water flow on Friday, causing disruptions to road traffic for the locals. The structure, constructed by the Public Works Department (PWD) two years ago, was located in Chaukhandi village in Pirpaiti block. According to the villagers, the bridge had shown signs ...
CM Nitish Kumar condemns Nawada incident, asks officials to act …
WEBSep 19, 2024 — CM Nitish Kumar condemns Nawada incident, asks officials to act strictly. Patna, Sep 19 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday condemned the torching of houses in Nawada district and directed the Additional Director General of Police to visit the site and oversee the probe. The CM held a meeting of top officials, including ...
Culvert collapses in Bihar’s West Champaran - Bihar Times
WEBPatna, July 8 (IANS) Bihar is facing significant challenges in its infrastructure as bridges and culverts continue to collapse amidst the severe monsoon conditions. The latest incident occurred in the Bagaha subdivision of West Champaran district on Monday, where a culvert in Sapahi village collapsed. The incident has disrupted normal life, as ...