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Floodwaters Swallow Streets in 15 Bihar Districts, Video Shows Devastation
✍️ NDTV
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 05:16 PM
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A video released by NDTV shows floodwaters engulfing streets across 15 districts in Bihar, highlighting the severity of the monsoon‑related crisis.
A video circulated by NDTV depicts floodwaters rising to the level of the streets in 15 districts of Bihar, underscoring the widespread impact of the current monsoon season.
The footage shows vehicles stranded, houses partially submerged, and residents struggling to navigate the waterlogged roads. Authorities have reported that the deluge has disrupted transportation and access to essential services in the affected areas.
Bihar’s state government has urged residents to stay alert and follow instructions from local officials. Relief teams are reportedly on the ground, but the scale of the flooding poses significant logistical challenges.
The incident is part of a broader pattern of flooding across eastern India, with several states experiencing record rainfall this season. Emergency services continue to monitor the situation and coordinate rescue operations.
The footage shows vehicles stranded, houses partially submerged, and residents struggling to navigate the waterlogged roads. Authorities have reported that the deluge has disrupted transportation and access to essential services in the affected areas.
Bihar’s state government has urged residents to stay alert and follow instructions from local officials. Relief teams are reportedly on the ground, but the scale of the flooding poses significant logistical challenges.
The incident is part of a broader pattern of flooding across eastern India, with several states experiencing record rainfall this season. Emergency services continue to monitor the situation and coordinate rescue operations.