With heavy rains causing severe flooding in Bihar, a video shows people fleeing a bridge as the Kosi river swells.
As heavy rains lash parts of Bihar and a severe flood situation arises, major rivers in the state including the Kosi and Bagmati are flowing over the danger mark.
The rivers' water levels have been rising steadily for the past few days and the government has warned the public from approaching low-lying areas, especially around the rivers.
In a video, shared by Rajya Sabha MP and Congress spokesperson Ranjeet Ranjan, dozens of panicked people can be seen running off a bridge and screaming as the Kosi river's fast flowing water begins to touch it.
"The river is in spate due to the rising water level of the Kosi dam. In this regard, my humble appeal to all the residents of Supaul, Saharsa, Madhepura, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Katihar and Navgachiya is to stay away from the dam and strictly follow the high alert issued by the district administration," he said, advising people to prioritise safety and stay alert as the water levels rise. (Also read: Bihar flood situation worsens as major rivers spate; IMD issues heavy rain alert)
Source Name : Hindustan Times