India’s Bihar, Assam Reeling Under Floods
NEW DELHI, Aug 29 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian states of Bihar and Assam are currently reeling under floods, which have affected population and damaged crops, officials said yesterday.
In the eastern state of Bihar, floods hit the state’s 15 districts, including the capital city, Patna.
“Over 30 lakh (three million) people, inhabiting 2,104 villages spread over 15 districts, are reeling under the impact of flood,” an official at Bihar disaster management department, said.
Several rivers are flowing above the danger mark and are rising, the official added.
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