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Updated September 30th, 2019 at 20:17 IST

Bihar Floods: Nitish Kumar undertakes aerial survey of flood-hit areas

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his distress over the flood situation in Bihar and conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas on Monday

Reported by: Prachi Mankani
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With many parts of Bihar, including Patna, immersed in waist-deep water after heavy downpours that threw normal life out of gear in several parts, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his distress and conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas. Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Sunday had also requested the Indian Air Force (IAF) for two helicopters for lifting and airdropping food packets and medicines, in the flood-affected areas of the region.

As per reports, the CM had earlier blamed the meteorological department and said that it misled the state government as it had predicted there would be no rain after September 26 and heavy rains started on Friday itself.

READ: Union Minister Ashwini Choubey blames 'Nakshatra' for Bihar floods

Flood Situation in Bihar

Boats have been pressed into service to evacuate people. Water has also gushed into many power sub-stations and power has to be disconnected to avoid major casualties.

Nitish Kumar told reporters on Sunday, "We are making all possible efforts. I would appeal to the people of the state to have patience and courage. Torrential rain has followed a prolonged dry spell which vindicates our governments resolve to combat climate change through environmental preservation."

In Danapur, on the outskirts of Patna, a one-year-old girl and three women died when a tree fell on an autorickshaw carrying them. Three deaths were reported from Bhabhua, the district headquarters of Kaimur, where continuous rain led to the collapse of two mud houses.

READ: Patna Floods: NIFT student becomes 'Mermaid in Disaster', video viral

Death toll rises 

The floods in Bihar has led to the deaths of 29 people up till now. The state has witnessed incessant rainfall and flood in various regions. The Bihar State Disaster Management Authority has said that 29 people have died so far owing to the heavy rainfall and waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department has said that the capital Patna will receive more rainfall for the next few days accompanied by thunderstorms.

READ: Bihar floods: Rahul Gandhi appeals Cong cadre to undertake rescue work

READ: UP Floods: Over 900 prisoners shifted due to heavy rainfall

(With Inputs from ANI)

 
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Published September 30th, 2019 at 19:17 IST

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