Date:27/09/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/09/27/stories/2008092761000100.htm

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Flood situation improves in Bihar

Patna: There was a significant improvement in the flood situation in Bihar on Friday, with the Kosi stabilising and other major rivers flowing below the danger mark.

The Central Flood Control Room (CFCR) here said that despite a discharge of 61,100 cusecs of water from the Barah area in Nepal on Friday, the Kosi maintained a stable trend.

The water levels of the Kosi, Ganga, Burhi Gandak, Gandak, Mahananda and Bagmati rivers were receding and these rivers were flowing below the danger mark along their course in Bihar, sources said. The distribution of relief grants, that was taken up on Tuesday has picked up momentum.

The authorities have distributed 71,166 quintals of foodgrains and Rs.13.78 crore among the affected families without any charge so far. — PTI