Bihar goes under again, 18 more dead

Incessant and heavy rains worsened an already grim flood situation in Bihar on Tuesday. Eighteen more deaths and a boat capsize...

Incessant and heavy rains worsened an already grim flood situation in Bihar on Tuesday. Eighteen more deaths and a boat capsize were reported from the flood affected regions, taking the deluge toll to 284.

Normal life was hit in the state capital Patna as well with continuous rains since Monday night. According to the Met department, the city received 170 mm of rainfall till Tuesday afternoon.

Flood waters entered low lying areas of Darbhanga and Madhubani towns again, bringing back nightmares of the recent deluge for residents.

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Rail traffic was suspended on the Bhagalpur-Madndar Hill section as water inundated the railway line. Vehicular traffic came to a standstill on two highways—NH 77 and 104—in Sheohar and Sitamarhi districts as the swirling waters flowed over the road.

Meanwhile, at least seven persons, including four children, drowned in Khagaria district when an overcrowded country boat capsized in the overflowing Burhi Gandak river. The boat was carrying 30 flood-affected villagers looking for high ground.

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