More than 34 lakh persons in Bihar have been affected by floods in 13 districts, with the situation worsening after the Ganga crossed its danger mark at two places on Tuesday morning, PTI reported.At least 20 persons have died in the floods as of Monday, The New Indian Express reported. The state government has announced Rs 4 lakh in compensation for the families of those who died.Bihar has recorded 79.6 mm of rainfall in September so far, 31% above normal, PTI quoted the Bihar Meteorological Service Centre as saying.#WATCH | Katihar, Bihar | Flood-like conditions prevail in Katihar due to rising water levels in the Ganga, Kosi, and Barandi rivers. Local residents have been severely affected as villages across the district have become submerged. pic.twitter.com/NZ9LhDoBYu— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2026
On Tuesday, a boat carrying 10 persons capsized in Kharik Raghopur in Bhagalpur district. State Disaster Relief Force personnel rescued everyone on board, the news agency reported.Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited flood-hit areas and community kitchens in Vaishali and Saran on Monday.Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare the floods a “national disaster” and provide Rs 5,000 crore in immediate assistance to the state, The Hindu reported.Edited by Tanya Shrivastava.
