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Bihar floods: Death toll reaches 127, Nitish says will seek help from Centre

Bihar floods: Death toll reaches 127, Nitish says will seek help from Centre
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Patna: The flood situation remained grim in Bihar with the death toll climbing to 127 on Friday, even as the Nitish Kumar government said it will be writing to the Centre for help in the wake of the calamity which has affected over 80 lakh people in the state.

Two deaths each were reported from Darbhanga and Kishanganj districts, the state Disaster Management Department said in a release.

The total number of casualties in Darbhanga now stands at 12 and seven in Kishanganj.

Thirteen districts in the state are hit by the floods, which have affected 82.84 lakh people till date, the release stated.

Sitamarhi and Madhubani districts remain the worst affected with 37 and 30 casualties, respectively, and together account for more than 31 lakh flood-affected people.

Other districts where the deluge claimed lives are Araria (12), Sheohar (10), Purnea (nine), Muzaffarpur (four), Supaul (three), East Champaran (two) and Saharsa (one).


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