Bihar flood situation grim

PATNA, AUG.28. The flood situation in Bihar continued to be grim today with the major rivers in spate and the Chief Minister, Mrs. Rabri Devi, has sought an appointment with the Prime Minister for financial help in view of the flood and drought situation in different parts of the State.

The situation aggravated in Gopalganj district where the Gandak river breached its Sallehpur-Tandaspur embankment flooding more than 300 villages in the home district of the Chief Minister. Swirling waters also entered Gopalganj town.

Fresh areas were submerged in Darbhanga, Madhubani, Supaul and Saharsa following further rise in water level of rivers like Kosi, Kamala Balan, Bagmati and Kreh, sources said.

According to a Central Water Commission report, the Ganga was flowing 6 Cm and 47 Cm above danger mark at Gandhighat and Kahalgaon while the Kosi crossed the danger level at Kursela and Baltara.

- PTI

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