Floods in Bihar claim six more lives, toll rises to 165

With six more deaths reported in Bihar on 30 August, the number of deaths due to flood-related incidents in the state this monsoon rose to 165, while four perished in lightning strikes in Assam.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh braces up to tackle post-flood, water-borne diseases as the Ganga waters recede. In Bihar, Bhojpur district witnessed six more flood-related deaths. In the swollen Ganga in the state, waters have started receding, but 37.53 lakh people in 12 districts are still affected by the floods.

The receding trend was witnessed at Gandhi Ghat and Digha Ghat, thus reducing the threat of flood waters entering into Patna town. The river continues to flow above the danger mark at seven places in four districts. As many as 644 relief camps are being run in the flood- hit areas in which 3.92 lakh people have taken shelter.

A total of 185 camps are being operated for cattle while the number of animal deaths has reached 59 in the floods. The assessment of crop damage is also being made.

Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall occurred at a few places in north-central and north-eastern parts but the weather remained mainly dry in southeast parts of the state. Rains lashed the national capital for the second consecutive day resulting in water-logging and slow vehicular movement.

In the northeastern state of Assam, four fishermen were killed and three others critically injured in a lightning strike in Morigaon district.

-PTI