The Flood situation in North Bihar is still critical, while it has slightly improved in central part of the state. Sitamarhi and Sheohar are still facing serious flood threats as the gushing water spilling over from the Adhwara river have entered several villages of both the districts. Many of the blocks in these two districts are fully cut off from their headquarters. Rail movement between Sitamarhi and Pupri is disturbed due to the damages caused to the railway tracks at Bajpatti by flood waters. Thousands of villagers in this area have moved to safer places. Teams of National Disaster Relief Force is continuing rescue and relief operations. A state Water Resources Department reports that the situation is under control.Meanwhile, the Ganga, alongwith Sone and other rivers, have registered a significant fall in their water level but are still flowing over the danger mark at Patna and adjoining areas. River Kosi is also calm owing to the sharp fall in water level.
News On AIR | September 30, 2011 11:05 AM
Flood situation in North Bihar still critical