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Part of situation: River flooding in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar (13 clusters)

Bihar floods affect over 4.6 million people across 15 districts

Bihar floods Ganga river Kosi river flood relief monsoon rainfall

Severe flooding in Bihar, triggered by heavy rainfall in the state and Nepal's catchment areas, has affected over 4.6 million people across 15 districts. Major rivers, including the Ganga, Kosi, Gandak, and Punpun, are flowing above danger levels at various locations.

In Bhagalpur, the Ganga river at Sultanganj reached levels surpassing its previous record set in August 2021. The Kosi river is also nearing its high flood level in the Kursela block, causing villages to be cut off and destroying crops such as maize and jute.

The human impact has been significant, including a tragedy in Bhagalpur where five people drowned while attempting to rescue a family member from deep floodwater.

To assist those affected, the Disaster Management Department is operating 1,194 community kitchens and 15 relief camps, which provide food, medical care, and accommodation for over 11,000 people. Authorities are also using boats and tractors to facilitate evacuations in submerged areas.

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Bihar · Disaster Management Department · Ganga River · Kosi River · Nepal

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] Fifteen relief camps are providing food, medical care, and housing for over 11,000 people. sanmarg.in · www.news18.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Over 4.6 million people across 15 districts in Bihar have been affected by flooding. sanmarg.in · www.news18.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities are operating 1,194 community kitchens to assist flood victims. sanmarg.in · www.news18.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Five people drowned in Bhagalpur district while attempting to rescue a family member from deep floodwater. www.socialnews.xyz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ganga river at Sultanganj in Bhagalpur surpassed its previous highest flood level recorded in August 2021. www.newindianexpress.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall in Bihar and Nepal's catchment areas has caused multiple rivers to overflow. www.newindianexpress.com · www.news18.com
  • [DISPUTED] September rainfall in Bihar has reached 90 mm, which is 20 percent above the seasonal norm. sanmarg.in · www.news18.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Kosi river is flowing 1.56 meters above the danger mark in the Kursela block. yespunjab.com

Sources

बिहार में बाढ़ की स्थिति गंभीर, 46. 88 लाख लोग प्रभावित [sanmarg.in]
बिहार में बाढ़ की स्थिति विकराल: 14 जिलों के 2,360 गांवों में 44 लाख आबादी पानी से घिरी, 8 नदियां खतरे के निशान से ऊपर [samacharnama.com]
बिहार में बाढ़ का कहर, 47 लाख से ज्यादा लोग प्रभावित [www.nayalook.com]
बिहार में एक्टिव हुईं पूर्व IPS काम्या मिश्रा: जिस जिले में पति SP, वहीं बाढ़ पीड़ितों की मदद; अफेयर से शादी तक की कहानी [samacharnama.com]
India News | Kosi River Pressure Breaches Railway Line Embankment in Navgachia [www.latestly.com]
Five drown in floodwaters while attempting to rescue a family member in Bihar’s Bhagalpur [www.socialnews.xyz]
Kosi Nears High Flood Level in Katihar’s Kursela as Floodwaters Cut Off Villages, Destroy Crops [yespunjab.com]
Over 40 lakh people affected across 14 districts as flood batters Bihar [www.newindianexpress.com]
Bihar flood situation grim as over 46 lakh people affected across 15 districts [www.news18.com]