Rising Tides: Flood Alerts in Bihar Amid Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours has raised water levels in Bihar's rivers, prompting an orange alert for several districts. Key roads in Patna are waterlogged, with many rivers flowing above danger levels. Authorities have moved villagers from low-lying areas to safety, and no casualties have been reported.
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The state of Bihar is grappling with rising water levels across several rivers due to relentless rainfall over the past day, officials reported on Sunday.
The Meteorological Department has documented light to moderate rain in numerous districts, including Patna, Banka, and Muzaffarpur, since August 2. As a consequence, several roads in Patna are inundated, disrupting normal life.
An 'orange' alert has been issued for multiple districts with predictions of persistent rains, as state water resources officials noted that rivers are overflowing and embankments stand firm as precautions against flooding continue.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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