Floods in Bihar Affect More Than 47 Lakh People Across 15 Districts
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Heavy monsoon rains have swollen the Ganga, Kosi, and Gandak rivers, causing widespread flooding in Bihar. Over 47 lakh residents in 87 blocks of 15 districts have been impacted, with rising water levels eroding banks and breaching embankments. Authorities have intensified relief, rescue, and monitoring operations, and more than 60 lakh people have received meals from community kitchens as river levels begin to recede.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 33% left, 0% center, 67% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Right-leaning (2): India Today, India TV English
Sources
- Bihar floods worsen, nearly 48 lakh affected across 15 districts — India Today (right-leaning)
- Flood situation remains grim in Bihar; over 47 lakh affected as Ganga, Kosi, Gandak swell — India TV English (right-leaning)
- In Bihar, over 47 lakh people affected by floods across 87 blocks of 15 districts — The Hindu (left-leaning)