Kosi river's embarkment breaks down in Bihar
The embankment built on Kosi river has broken in Darbhanga, Bihar. Western embankment broken at 12:50 pm. A portion of 200 feet was washed away in water.
Sep 30, 2024, 10:00 AM IST
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar holds meeting to review increasing level of Mahananda, Kosi Bagmati, Gandak rivers
Earlier on June 26, around 92 people died in over 24 districts across Bihar due to lightning strikes.
Jun 28, 2020, 22:10 PM IST
Bihar floods: Water level in Kosi river likely to rise further
The flood situation in Bihar continues to be grim, with fresh warnings suggesting that the water level in Kosi, Gandak and Mahananda rivers may rise further. Floods across the state has so far claimed at least 104 lives and all efforts are being made by the administration to ensure relief and rescue for those affected. Watch this video to know more.
Jul 24, 2019, 10:28 AM IST
Lalu, Congress, rats responsible for Bihar floods: Deputy CM Sushil Modi
Earlier on Friday, Bihar Water Resource Minister Lalan Singh, after reviewing the flood situation, claimed that rats had damaged the river embankments that in turn caused the floods.
Sep 02, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
Flood threat looms over Bihar after incessant rains create havoc in Nepal
Following incessant rains in Nepal, the danger of flood looms large across Kosi belt in Bihar. An alert has also been sounded by the state administration as the river was flowing above the danger mark. If reports are to be believed, the discharge levels at the barrage were measured at 2, 81,955 cusecs at 10 AM on Saturday.
Aug 13, 2017, 08:05 AM IST
Bihar flood toll reaches 156, twins born on boat
With three more deaths reported on Sunday the toll in Bihar rose to 156 as there was no let up in the flood situation in the state while in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh the Ganga continues to flow above the danger level.
Aug 28, 2016, 20:59 PM IST
Flood situation eases in Bihar, five rivers in spate
The flood situation in Bihar eased with no district remaining under water, but the Ganga and four other rivers are flowing above the danger mark in some places today.
Aug 17, 2016, 19:14 PM IST
Bihar floods force people along Kosi to eat rats
At 9 in the morning Gauri Devi is waiting for her 15-year-old son to bring rats. That's the only food the family now depends on, being surrounded by flood water.
Aug 07, 2016, 13:39 PM IST
Flood situation in Bihar grim, toll climbs to 91
With two more deaths reported from Purnea district, the toll in Bihar floods increased to 91 on Saturday with many areas in 14 districts still reeling under inundation in the state.
Aug 06, 2016, 19:10 PM IST
Flood threat: Water level on rise in various rivers in Bihar; Kosi, Bagmati flow above danger mark
In Bihar, water levels of various rivers are sharply increasing following heavy rain in catchment areas of Nepal.
Jul 24, 2016, 11:19 AM IST
Nitish Kumar launches JD (U) membership drive
The Janata Dal-United (JD-U) hopes to have 25 lakh news members signing up on the very first day of the drive.
Jun 05, 2016, 17:48 PM IST
Thousands throng river banks as Bihar's Chhath begins
Chhath, celebrated six days after Diwali, is dedicated to the Sun god.
Nov 15, 2015, 16:12 PM IST
Bihar elections: Final phase of voting commences in Bihar
In the last round of Bihar election, Seemanchal, Mithilanchal and Kosi along with a total of 9 districts will see voting.On 8th November, the results will be declared.
Nov 05, 2015, 10:53 AM IST
