Heavy release of water fromNepal caused flood-like situation in several parts of Bihar’s Darbhanga on October 1. Several villages were submerged due to this. As many as 209 people have died in Nepal since September 28,

The flood situation in Bihar is critical as Kosi, Gandak, and Bagmati rivers breach embankments, causing extensive damage and impacting low-lying areas in Patna and neighboring districts. Relief operations are underway as rising waters pose threats to crops and infrastructure.

Amid grim flood situation in Bihar with 11.84 lakh people reeling under water, Union Minister Chirag Paswan, who hails from the state, visited the affected areas and said that he would share details of the “frightening” conditions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.