Bihar floods: 15 lakh affected, 10 dead in severe deluge

The flood situation in Bihar continues to remain grim as at least 10 people have died and 15 lakh have been affected in 11 districts of the state. Almost 10 lakh were affected by deluge till Saturday in 10 districts, media reports said.

According to the state disaster management authority, Darbhanga is the worst-affected district with 5.36 lakh people either being displaced or trapped inside home.

Several rivers such as Baghmati, Burhi Gandak, Kamlabalan, Lalbakeya, Adhwara, Khiroi, Mahananda and Ghaghra have swollen dangerously due to incessant rainfall. A total of 21 NDRF teams are deployed in northern Bihar.