Millions affected as floods strike India's Bihar
- PATNA, India: Flooding in India's eastern Bihar state has affected nearly five million people, officials said on Tuesday (Sep 15) as aid was being sent to the worst-hit areas.
- Bihar is among India's most flood-prone states and all seven of its key rivers measured above their "danger level" on Tuesday after heavy rain, according to the state water resources department.
- "Food, clean drinking water, medicines, and other essential facilities are being continuously provided to the needy families," Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Bihar's deputy chief minister, said in a statement.
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- PATNA, India: Flooding in India's eastern Bihar state has affected nearly five million people, officials said on Tuesday (Sep 15) as aid was being sent to the worst-hit areas.
- Bihar is among India's most flood-prone states and all seven of its key rivers measured above their "danger level" on Tuesday after heavy rain, according to the state water resources department.
- "Food, clean drinking water, medicines, and other essential facilities are being continuously provided to the needy families," Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Bihar's deputy chief minister, said in a statement.
Sources: CNA