Assam, WB, Bihar face threat of floods

Last Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 21:39

The threat of floods loomed large over Assam, West Bengal and Bihar with three major rivers in each of the states flowing above the danger mark.

Gandak recedes in Bihar, but thousands still marooned

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 14:44

The grave flood situation in Bihar was marginally dented Wednesday as the water level of the Gandak river receded somewhat. However, thousands of people are still affected by the deluge.

World Bank gives $220 mn credit for Bihar floods

Last Updated: Friday, September 10, 2010, 10:19

The International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank`s concessionary lending arm, has approved a $220 million credit to support rebuilding efforts in areas affected by the 2008 Kosi floods in Bihar.

One million affected by floods in Bihar, 39 die

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 22:28

Around one million people continue to reel under the impact of recent floods in eight districts of Bihar where 39 people have so far died, while there is no let up in the situation with major rivers in the spate.

Civil and police personnel trapped due to floods

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 22:06

Several civil and police personnel have been trapped at Raibari Mahua in Bihar`s West Champaran district due to flash floods caused by turbulent Gandak.

People flee homes as floodwaters enter 200 Bihar villages

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 13:42

Thousands of people in Bihar fled their homes Wednesday as floodwaters entered over 200 villages and threatened to inundate many others.

Bihar ready for tackling floods: Nitish

Last Updated: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 16:38

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said the state contingency plan fund under the Disaster Management head had been raised to Rs 1500 crore from Rs 350 crore for 2010.

Bihar ready for tackling floods: Nitish

Last Updated: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 16:11

Asserting that his govt was ready to tackle relief and rescue operations for floods that recur during the rainy season, CM Nitish Kumar said the state contingency plan fund under the DM head had been raised to Rs 350 crore.

Four more die in Bihar floods; 12 lakh people affected

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2009, 20:24

Four more persons died in the Bihar floods today taking the toll to 29 as the overall flood situation continued to be grim in 11 districts in the state, affecting around 12 lakh people.

Rains lash many parts in North, 15 killed in UP, Bihar

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 23:45

Fifteen people lost their lives in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday due to floods and rain related incidents, while heavy showers drenched many parts of the Northern region.

Nitish carries aerial survey of flood-affected areas

Last Updated: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 20:21

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday carried out an aerial survey of flood-hit areas near Tilak-Tajpur in Sitamarhi district where swollen Bagmati river breached its embankment affecting about one lakh people.