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The flash flooding in Patna was the result of Ganga River overflowing following heavy monsoon rains. [8] Patna city was filled with water for several days even after the rain stopped due to a sewer blockage. In many areas of Patna, 6 to 7 feet of water has accumulated on the roads. [9] This was the worst flood in Patna since 1975. [10]
Increase in flood frequency and magnitude; Reduction of flora and fauna in the river, specially the Hilsha fish. A 2016 Central Water Commission (CWC) report on Bihar floods states that the Farakka Barrage, even under the worst scenario, can impact areas up to 42 km upstream, due to a backwater effect. [21] Patna is located about 400 km upstream.
According to some historical data, 16.5% of the total flood affected area in India is located in Bihar while 22.1% of the flood affected population in India lives in Bihar. [25] About 68,800 square kilometres (26,600 sq mi) out of total geographical area of 94,160 square kilometres (36,360 sq mi) comprising 73.06% is flood affected.
A flood zone is a geographic area that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has defined according to its level of flooding risk. FEMA has designated several flood zones, including ...
The flood affected over 2.3 million people in North Bihar. [22] The flood killed 250 people and forced nearly 3 million people from their homes in North Bihar. [23] More than 300,000 houses were destroyed and at least 340,000 hectares (840,000 acres) of crops were damaged. [23] Villagers in North Bihar ate raw rice and flour mixed with polluted ...
According to some historical data, 16.5% of the total flood-affected area in India is located in Bihar, while 22.1% of the flood-affected population in India lives in Bihar. [23] About 68,800 square kilometres (26,600 sq mi) out of a total geographical area of 94,160 square kilometres (36,360 sq mi), comprising 73.06% of the state, is flood ...