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Before the withdrawal of monsoon in Bihar, heavy rain falls in many districts. Today an alert was issued in 15 districts of the country for heavy rain and lightning. According to the Meteorological Department, due to the trough passing through northwest Bihar, the foothills of Nepal and that
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At the same time, the risk of floods in Bihar has increased due to the rains in Nepal. At the behest of the Government of Nepal, all 56 gates of the Kosi barrage were opened. Due to this, the risk of flooding has increased in Supaul, Madhepura, Purnia and Katihar.
According to the Disaster Management Department, about 1.41 lakh population of 140 gram panchayats in 20 blocks of 12 districts were affected by the floods. 1200 people live in camps in the areas affected by the floods.
Officials of the water resources department are on high alert
According to the water resources department, due to heavy rains in Nepal since September 27, 5,49,500 cusecs of water were released from Kosi Barrage, Veerpur, while 5,01,650 cusecs of water were released from Gandak Barrage, Valmikinagar. At the same time, it is constantly increasing. Department of Water Resources personnel and engineers are on high alert to protect the batteries.
Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary wrote on his social media that Water Resources Department personnel and engineers are on high alert. Every possible effort will be made to protect the batteries. If you live on the banks of these rivers, please be alert and take precautions.
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