Several north Bihar districts face flood threat, train services disrupted
The Hindu
Deputy Chief Minister reviews situation for transfer of relief, vaccination
Several districts in the border areas of north Bihar are facing flood threat due to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of Nepal. The movement of trains too has been affected. Sources in the Water Resources Department said 11 districts are facing threat as the water level in Bagmati, Kamala Balan, Kosi, Gandak, Burhi Gandak and Adhwara group of rivers along with local rivers are in spate. Birpur in Supaul district received 140 mm rain on Saturday and Chanpatia in West Champaran district 190 mm leading to inundation of several villages disrupting traffic and forcing people to take shelter on highways etc. Deputy Chief Minister Renu Devi, who hails from flood-prone West Champaran district, on Saturday reviewed the situation and the steps taken for transfer of gratuitous relief of ₹6,000 to the likely flood-affected people. The Dy CM also asked officials to make arrangements for COVID-19 vaccination facility at the relief camps and also take special care of pregnant women, lactating mothers, senior citizens and persons with disabilities.More Related News