Bihar Flood: In absence of boat, villagers in Jhanjharpur cross river through lathi

With five rivers in spate, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar undertook an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas during the day. The Disaster Management report said that 25,66,100 people have been affected by flood waters in 77 blocks of 12 districts -- Sheohar, Sitamarhi, East Champaran, Madhubani, Araria, Kishanganj, Supaul, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Saharsa, Katihar and Purnea.
Saharsa, Katihar and Purnea districts are the latest addition to the list of the districts marooned.