Bihar floods affect 10.26 lakh people as Ganga reaches record high
- On September 5, the Ganga reached 50.53 metres at Gandhi Ghat, crossing its 2016 record by one centimetre.
- Floods have affected 10.26 lakh people across 201 panchayats in 11 districts of Bihar.
- Heavy rain in Bihar and Nepal raised several rivers, while September rainfall in Bihar is 69% above normal.
- Authorities deployed 858 boats, 27 SDRF teams and seven NDRF groups, along with 38 community kitchens.
Source: indiatoday.in
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