Bihar floods

Death toll in Bihar floods jumps to 73, situation remains grim in Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said that all pumping sets in Patna are operational now and the water will soon be drained out.

Oct 02, 2019, 18:22 PM IST

IMD predicts more rainfall in Bihar in next 48 hours, orange alert issued in four districts

An orange alert has been issued in Patna, Vaishali, Begusarai and Khagaria districts of Bihar for October 3 and 4.

Oct 02, 2019, 16:13 PM IST

Nitish Kumar gets angry with media on questions on Bihar Floods

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Oct 02, 2019, 07:52 AM IST

Nitish Kumar loses cool when questioned on Bihar floods, asks 'what happened in Mumbai, America?'

"I am asking in how many parts of the country and across the world, have there been floods? Is water in some parts of Patna the only problem we have? What happened in America? "What about Mumbai?" Nitish Kumar said.

Oct 02, 2019, 07:43 AM IST

Ganga, Kosi flow above danger mark in Bihar, floods in 16 districts cripple life

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other Central agencies are carrying out rescue operations across Bihar. Twenty teams of the NDRF have been deployed in the Bihar of which six have been located in Patna, which is worst-hit. 

Oct 01, 2019, 13:36 PM IST

40 dead, 9 injured as floods wreak havoc in Bihar; PM Narendra Modi dials CM Nitish Kumar

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to discuss the flood situation in Bihar and said that the central government will provide all possible assistance.

Oct 01, 2019, 08:09 AM IST

Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi rescued 3 days after being stranded at Patna's flooded house

Sushil Modi and his family members were stranded at their residence at Rajendra Nagar in Patna for the last few days due to incessant rains in the city.

Sep 30, 2019, 15:13 PM IST

29 dead as heavy rains lash Bihar; red alert in 13 districts, government seeks IAF help

Sources told Zee Media that 32 teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been pressed into service to help in the relief and rescue operations.

Sep 30, 2019, 13:25 PM IST

Bihar govt releases emergency helpline numbers as heavy rains disrupts normal life in Patna

Heavy rainfall has disrupted normal life out in Bihar's Patna since last few days as the city and its nearby areas has been witnessing a flood-like situation. 

Sep 30, 2019, 12:26 PM IST

Heavy rains cripple Bihar, several trains cancelled

 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday reviewed the situation and then sought help from Centre as floods The Bihar government has also sought help from the Indian Air Force in evacuating people trapped in Patna and other parts of the state. 

Sep 30, 2019, 08:39 AM IST

Floods situation remains grim in Bihar; several trains cancelled, CM Nitish Kumar seeks IAF help

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday sought Centre's help as floods situation worsened after heavy rains continued to lash the state for the third consecutive day on Sunday. 

Sep 30, 2019, 07:29 AM IST

Bihar seeks Centre's help as floods situation worsens; 24 dead, schools closed in Patna till October 1

The Met Office has predicted more rainfall in the next 24 hours in Bihar and the state government has issued a "red alert".

Sep 29, 2019, 22:13 PM IST

Congress MP demands Nitish Kumar's resignation over Patna floods

Earlier today, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had said that the administration is making all efforts to help people and that proper arrangements are in place.

Sep 29, 2019, 20:29 PM IST

Bihar floods situation grim, Patna worst-hit; death toll reaches 17

With overflowing drains throughout the city, water has also entered different houses in many localities of Patna.

Sep 29, 2019, 15:51 PM IST

14 dead; two injured due to heavy rains in Bihar, red alert in 15 districts

Several districts of Bihar have been receiving heavy rainfall since Friday and flood-like situation has been created in several parts of the state, throwing normal life completely out of gear.

Sep 29, 2019, 12:19 PM IST

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Bihar, several trains cancelled

Red alert has been issued in several districts of Bihar, including Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Muzaffarpur, Banka, Samastipur, Madhepura, Sahasa, Purnia, Darbhanga, Bhagalpur, Khagaria, Katihar and Vaishali.

Sep 29, 2019, 09:28 AM IST

Severe flood situation in several states, Orange alert issued

The water level of several rivers is flowing in a severe situation including, River Godavari (Andhra Pradesh), River Bagmati and River Kosi (Bihar), River Cauvery (Karnataka), and River Ganga (Uttar Pradesh).

Sep 09, 2019, 08:42 AM IST

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Aug 20, 2019, 16:58 PM IST

Over 500 dead in floods across India; Bihar, Uttarkashi, Himachal Pradesh worst hit

More than 500 persons have died and at least are 100 missing in torrential rains and floods across India by Wednesday (August 14), stated official data. In the last one week, 91 deaths have been reported from Kerala, 54 from Karnataka, 48 from Maharashtra and eight from Odisha. Between July and the first week of August, at least 98 deaths were reported from Gujarat, 123 in Bihar and 71 in Assam. With several persons still missing, authorities fear the toll will likely go up. While the flood water is receding from most states, the India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall over the next five days in several places.

Aug 20, 2019, 16:44 PM IST

Over 500 dead in floods across India; Bihar, Gujarat, Kerala, Assam worst hit

While the flood water is receding from most states, the IMD has warned of heavy rainfall over the next five days in several places.

Aug 14, 2019, 12:17 PM IST