Patna, Sept. 7 -- The flood situation in Bihar remained a concern on Monday as rising water levels in several rivers increased the number of affected people from 10.26 lakh to 27.01 lakh.
The number of flood-affected blocks in the state has risen from 50 to 74, while the number of affected panchayats has increased from 201 to 423. The flood has now affected 13 districts, namely Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Buxar, Samastipur, Munger, Katihar, Lakhisarai, Khagaria, and Arwal.
Meanwhile, to handle the situation, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has taken direct charge of the relief and rescue operations. He inspected community kitchens in Vaishali and Saran and interacted with flood-affected people during the day. Th...