Floods engulf northern India as locals navigate waters reaching forehead level
by ShravyaIn a distressing incident in northern India, floods have ravaged Bihar, with locals struggling to survive as water levels reached their foreheads.
The incident took place in Bihar, and the video went viral on September 29.
Visuals showed roads transformed into streams, with floodwaters overwhelming the infrastructure. The situation worsened as people waded through the deluge, navigating the flooded streets extremely difficult. The rising water posed a direct threat to life and survival.
According to reports, the Bihar government issued a flood alert due to the swelling of rivers like Kosi, Gandak, and Ganga, following the release of water from the Valmikinagar and Birpur barrages. The situation has already affected over 16.28 lakh people across 13 districts, worsened by incessant rain.