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1 day ago · Due to this, water has spread to Belsand in Sitamarhi, Aurai in Muzaffarpur and Kiratpur in Darbhanga,” said the minister. “Water was also flowing from the barrage of the Kosi river, where the ...
Belsand is a town in the state of Bihar, India, with a population of 20,566 as of 2001 census. It is located at 26.45°N 85.4°E and has a regional language of Bajjika dialect of Maithili.
2 days ago · Thirteen districts in Bihar are on high alert after flood-hit Nepal released 10.5 lakh cusecs of water from the Kosi and Gandak barrages. Following this, embankment breaches were reported on Sunday (September 29) from several dams and rivers in the state, particularly impacting districts on the border with the neighbouring country.
2 days ago · Several regions in Bihar are facing a severe flood situation following heavy rainfall and the subsequent discharge of water from the Kosi Barrage in Birpur. Incessant rains in Nepal's catchment areas have caused rivers in bordering districts to reach or exceed danger levels, exacerbating the flooding crisis. As a result, a significant volume of water has been released from both the Kosi and ...
1 day ago · 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 ...
2 days ago · Severe flooding has hit several regions of Bihar due to heavy water release from the Kosi Barrage after intense rainfall. ... a breach occurred in the Mandar dam in Belsand block on September 29 ...
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1 day ago · The flood crisis in Bihar has become a serious health concern as stagnant water from breached rivers like the Kosi, Gandak, and Bagmati creates a fertile environment for waterborne diseases. With nearly a million people affected and embankments washed away, displaced populations are forced into crowded relief camps with limited sanitation.
