Patna, Sep 20
The flood situation in Patna and its surrounding districts has worsened with several villages submerged under the rising waters. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas and took stock of the situation.
The water level in the Ganga River crossed the danger mark at several places in the state capital. Areas like Danapur, Maner, Bind Tola, Fatuha, and Bakhtiyarpur are among the hardest hit in Patna, forcing many residents to flee to higher ground, such as roads, to escape the floodwaters.
In Maner, six panchayats -- Chihattar, Mahaveer Tola, Islamganj, Hathi Tola, Haldi Chapra, and Ratan Tola -- have been completely isolated from the mainland, exacerbating the difficulties for residents.
Additionally, key locations like Gulbi Ghat, Kataiya Ghat, and Triveni Sangam are submerged, further disrupting life in the region.
The residents of localities like Bind Tola were also facing severe challenges due to the rising water levels and houses being inundated with 4 to 5 feet of water.
“Essential food items have been destroyed in the flood which has entered our houses in Bind Tola. We have left our houses and taken shelter on Marine Drive. Despite the desperate situation, the district administration's response has been inadequate. They have not provided tents or sufficient food. We are struggling to feed the cattle,” said Shiv Chandra Kumar, a resident of Bind Tola.
Another resident, Savita Devi, mentioned that officials distributed only one kilogram of foodgrains on Thursday night, which is far from meeting their needs.