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20 dead, over 22 lakh affected in Bihar floods as Ganga recedes
At least 20 people have died and more than 22 lakh people have been affected by floods in 12 Bihar districts. The Ganga has begun receding, but rivers in several areas remain at danger levels.
At least 20 people have died and more than 22 lakh people have been affected by floods across 12 districts in Bihar, even as the Ganga began receding on Monday. The state government has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased.
District-wise, Saran reported five deaths, followed by Patna with four, Bhojpur with three, Bhagalpur with two, and one each in Begusarai, Purnea, Lakhisarai and Jamui. In Saran, the Mahi river reached its embankment near Semrahia under Murauna panchayat in Dariapur block, inundating more than 12 villages. A ring bund on the Daha river also breached near Imadpur Bind Toli, affecting several villages. Floodwaters entered parts of Hajipur in Vaishali district, where country boats have been pressed into service to ferry people.
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20 dead, over 22 lakh affected in Bihar floods as Ganga recedes
At least 20 people have died and more than 22 lakh people have been affected by floods in 12 Bihar districts. The Ganga has begun receding, but rivers in several areas remain at danger levels.
At least 20 people have died and more than 22 lakh people have been affected by floods across 12 districts in Bihar, even as the Ganga began receding on Monday. The state government has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased.
District-wise, Saran reported five deaths, followed by Patna with four, Bhojpur with three, Bhagalpur with two, and one each in Begusarai, Purnea, Lakhisarai and Jamui. In Saran, the Mahi river reached its embankment near Semrahia under Murauna panchayat in Dariapur block, inundating more than 12 villages. A ring bund on the Daha river also breached near Imadpur Bind Toli, affecting several villages. Floodwaters entered parts of Hajipur in Vaishali district, where country boats have been pressed into service to ferry people.
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