Bihar flood situation still grim; 2.24 million hit
Local train services have been suspended; several express trains have been cancelled or diverted by east central railway (ECR).
Heavy rains from the Ganga and its tributaries, such as Punpun and Dardha, have caused devastating floods in Patna and surrounding regions, according to the source. The Ganga reached its highest flood level in multiple areas, including Gandhi Ghat, Pandarak, Danapur, and Banka Ghat. Downstream stations, like Hathidah, are also under close monitoring.
As of the latest update, approximately 2.24 million people across 12 districts in Bihar, including Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Buxar, Samastipur, Munger, Katihar, Lakhisarai, and Arwal, have been affected by the floods. Railway services have been significantly disrupted, with train traffic on the Patna-Gaya section halted entirely due to water partially submerging the girder of the bridge near Punpun Ghat station.
Embankments have collapsed in various areas, exacerbating the crisis. Relief efforts have been intensified, with 190 community kitchens serving approximately 251,000 meals, and 27 SDRF teams and 10 NDRF teams deployed. Opposition leaders have called for the floods to be declared a national disaster.
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