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Bihar Floods Displace 40 Lakh, 14 Districts Hit as Saryu River Swallows Homes
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 03:04 PM
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Heavy flooding has inundated 14 districts in Bihar, affecting around 40 lakh residents and washing away several homes along the Saryu River, despite no recent rainfall.
Heavy flooding has struck 14 districts across Bihar, displacing an estimated 40 lakh people and causing significant damage to homes along the Saryu River.
The deluge has washed away several houses, leaving families homeless and communities scrambling for relief.
Experts say the flooding is linked to the Saryu River overflowing its banks, likely due to upstream water release rather than local rainfall.
State authorities have deployed emergency teams and set up relief camps, while the Bihar government has appealed for additional resources to aid the affected population.
The deluge has washed away several houses, leaving families homeless and communities scrambling for relief.
Experts say the flooding is linked to the Saryu River overflowing its banks, likely due to upstream water release rather than local rainfall.
State authorities have deployed emergency teams and set up relief camps, while the Bihar government has appealed for additional resources to aid the affected population.