Bihar is facing lightning and flood threats.
Bihar is facing lightning and flood threats.
Patna July 8: The people of Bihar are currently grappling with a dual threat from lightning strikes and floods, particularly affecting many districts.
As of July 7, 33 people have lost their lives due to lightning strikes this month. The situation is exacerbated by flooding, especially in North Bihar, making life extremely difficult for residents.
The combination of frequent lightning strikes and flooding is creating extremely hazardous conditions for the residents of Bihar. Authorities are likely working on measures to mitigate these dual threats, but the situation remains dire for many in the affected regions.
On July 1, 2 people died in Aurangabad, 1 in Buxar, 1 in Bhojpur, 1 in Rohtas, 1 in Bhagalpur and 1 in Darbhanga.
On July 3, 1 person died in Bhagalpur, 1 in East Champaran, 1 in Darbhanga and 1 in Nawada.
On July 6, 3 people died in Jahanabad, 2 in Madhepura, 1 in East Champaran, 1 in Rohtas, 1 in Saran and 1 in Supaul.
On July 7, 5 persons died in Kaimur, 3 in Nawada, 2 in Rohtas, and one each in Aurangabad, Jamui and Saharsa districts.
Due to excessive rainfall in Nepal’s catchment areas, water levels have surged in rivers such as the Gandak, Bagmati, Kosi, and Kamla Balan, severely impacting North Bihar.
The Kosi River’s waters have entered seven Panchayats in the Nauhatta block in Saharsa district, cutting off these areas from the main city.
The Sonversa block of West Champaran district has been heavily affected, with floodwaters submerging at least 20 villages. Additionally, a section of the Valmiki Nagar Tiger Reserve in the Bagaha subdivision is inundated.
Besides them, Gopalganj and Supaul districts are also experiencing flooding.
The Meteorological Department in Patna has issued alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning strikes in several districts, including Kishanganj, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, West Champaran, and East Champaran on Monday.
A yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued for Tuesday in Sitamarhi, Darbhanga, West Champaran, and Kishanganj.
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