2019-09-30
Emergency Obs. Request Information
- Disaster Type: Flood
- Country: India
- Occurrence Date (UTC): 27 September, 2019
- SA activation Date(UTC): 30 September, 2019
- Requester: DMS Programme Office
- Escalation to the International Charter: Yes
- GLIDE Number:
Disaster Situation
Heavy rains are reported in Bihar during third week of September 2019 and caused steady rise in water levels in parts of Bihar state. According to reports, River Kamala, Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, Kosi, Mahananda, Punpun, Kamlabalan, Ganga and Sone were reported to be flowing above danger level.
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/bihar-floods-2019-live-news-at-least-20-killedpatna-still-inundated/liveblog/71352776.cms)