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Bihar floods: Over 46.88 Lakh affected across 15 districts
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The flood situation in Bihar remains critical, affecting over 46 lakh people across 15 districts as the swollen Ganga river triggers embankment breaches and severe erosion in Bhagalpur.
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Bihar floods: Over 46.88 Lakh affected across 15 districts
Patna: The flood situation in Bihar remained grim on Friday, with more than 46.88 lakh people affected across 15 districts as the Ganga and its tributaries continued to flow above danger levels at several places, triggering erosion and breaches in embankments, officials said.
At least four embankment breaches were reported from different parts of Bhagalpur district; some have been repaired, while restoration work is underway at the remaining sites.
A breach at the Brahmottar Dam in Gopalpur block was brought under control overnight with help from a Water Resources Department technical team and local residents.
At Dhobania Zamindari Dam in Rangra block, about 20 feet of the embankment eroded around 4:30 am, causing floodwaters to enter alongside PWD Road No 14. Protective measures, including bamboo piling, sandbagging and plastic sheeting, are being undertaken.
