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Bihar Floods: Roads Wash Away, Diversions Collapse, 30 Homes Flooded – Rescue in Progress
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 03:17 PM
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Heavy rains from Nepal and neighboring states have swollen rivers in Bihar, washing away roads and collapsing diversion structures. Rescue teams are working to free people trapped in 30 homes across eight districts, where authorities have issued alerts.
Bihar is grappling with a severe flood situation as relentless rainfall from Nepal and adjoining states has pushed river levels to dangerous heights.
Reports from affected districts indicate that several key roads have been washed away, while diversion structures intended to control water flow have collapsed, exacerbating the crisis.
Rescue operations are underway to evacuate residents trapped in about 30 homes that have been submerged. Helicopters and ground teams are coordinating to reach isolated areas.
In response, the state government has issued alerts for eight districts, urging residents to stay away from flood‑prone zones and to seek higher ground.
Reports from affected districts indicate that several key roads have been washed away, while diversion structures intended to control water flow have collapsed, exacerbating the crisis.
Rescue operations are underway to evacuate residents trapped in about 30 homes that have been submerged. Helicopters and ground teams are coordinating to reach isolated areas.
In response, the state government has issued alerts for eight districts, urging residents to stay away from flood‑prone zones and to seek higher ground.