The latest update comes from Bihar where overnight rain on Saturday has led to water clogging in several places in Patna.
Met Department Initiates Orange Alert In 15 Districts
As per the latest reports, the rainwater accumulated up to the knee level in many of posh areas in Bihar. It includes Rajvanshi Nagar, outside Patna airport and the Boring road. At the same time, the official residence of the Deputy Chief Minister Renu Devi and the Bihar Vidhan Sabha also got flooded because of the heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, the rainwater also entered the Nalanda Medical College and the Hospital’s general OPD and ICU wards. According to the statement released by a Met Department official, 145.5 mm rain was recorded on Saturday morning. They also predicted heavy rain in the next 72 hours.
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The officials predict thunderstorms with lightning in the 15 districts. Earlier, the municipal body had claimed that water-logging would not take place in Patna this year. However, with the overnight rain, the affected residents criticised the officials.
Patna Municipal Corporation Claim Water Pumped Out By Noon
Meanwhile, the Patna Municipal Corporation claimed that the water was pumped out of the roads by noon. However, low lying lanes and streets of the low-lying areas continue to remain in trouble. So far, no casualties have been repeated.
Local reports reveal that residents fear a repetition of the October 2019 situation in the state. At that time, boats had to be piled up over the submerged roads and IAF helicopters were roped in for dropping essential items.
