Flood situation grim in Bihar, Met Dept issues red alert for heavy rains
MeT Department has issued a red for heavy rain in different parts of the state in the next 48 hours. Over three lakh people spread over 156 panchayats are reeling under the impact of flood.
New Delhi: The flood situation in Bihar has deteriorated following the discharge of 4.50 lakh cusecs of water from Gandak barrage.
All the 36 gates of the barrage were opened to allow the water flow from Nepal into Bihar. The water level of Gandak river is rapidly rising.
In wake of the looming situation, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has asked the officials of Disaster Management Department and concerned district officials to remain the alert.
NDRF and SDRF teams have also been deployed in affected areas for relief and rescue works.
Heavy rains likely in next 48 hours
MeT Department has issued a red for heavy rain in different parts of the state in the next 48 hours. Over three lakh people spread over 156 panchayats are reeling under the impact of flood.
Over 15 thousand people have been evacuated and they have taken shelter in relief camps.