Bihar floods

Remove Farakka barrage to save Bihar from floods, says Nitish

Nitish Kumar made the demand a day after the overflowing waters of the Ganga river entered Patna city and created fear among residents living in localities near its banks.

Aug 21, 2016, 19:26 PM IST

Flood situation eases in Bihar, five rivers in spate

The flood situation in Bihar eased with no district remaining under water, but the Ganga and four other rivers are flowing above the danger mark in some places today.

Aug 17, 2016, 19:14 PM IST

Bihar flood situation grim, toll mounts to 95

The State Disaster Management department said 33 lakh people have been hit by the flood in 14 districts.

Aug 07, 2016, 17:53 PM IST

Flood situation in Bihar grim, toll climbs to 91

With two more deaths reported from Purnea district, the toll in Bihar floods increased to 91 on Saturday with many areas in 14 districts still reeling under inundation in the state.

Aug 06, 2016, 19:10 PM IST

Bihar flood toll climbs to 89, over 33 lakh people hit

The flood-related death toll in Bihar rose to 89 with 25 casualties being reported on Friday as 33 lakh people in 14 districts remain affected.

Aug 05, 2016, 18:22 PM IST

Flood threat: Water level on rise in various rivers in Bihar; Kosi, Bagmati flow above danger mark

In Bihar, water levels of various rivers are sharply increasing following heavy rain in catchment areas of Nepal.

Jul 24, 2016, 11:19 AM IST