Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi rescued by NDRF as Patna inundated

As state of Bihar is reeling under deluge of unprecedented rain, its deputy chief minister and BJP leer Sushil Modi was rescued by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team. A video circulated online shows deputy chief minister Sushil Modi and ors being rescued in a boat by rescue teams, after his residence in capital city of Patna was flooded. Here is video: 

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Death toll rises to 29

floods in Bihar have led to deaths of 29 people till Monday morning. state has witnessed incessant rainfall since September 26. While state government has called it a natural calamity, opposition has resorted to politics. Meanwhile, India Meteorological Department has said that capital Patna will receive more rainfall for next few days accompanied by thunderstorms. 

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Nitish Kumar says Bihar government making effort to help locals

Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Sunday requested Indian Air Force (IAF) for two helicopters for lifting and airdropping food packets and medicines, in flood-affected areas of region. Dewatering machines have also been sought by state to provide relief in flood-affected areas. Earlier while speaking to media in Patna, Chief Minister said, "re has been heavy rainfall in some areas since yesterday and water in Ganga River is rising constantly. But re are proper arrangements and ministration is at spot and making all efforts to help people." On Monday, chief minister also held a high-level meeting.

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BJP backs Nitish Kumar's JD(U)

Republic TV on Monday confronted Union Minister Ravi Shankar Pras who defended ally Nitish Kumar's government in Bihar, even as flood situation in capital has exposed government's negligence. Ravi Shankar Pras said: "This is t  time to criticise. I stand with people of Patna. government is working for people, Centre is also helping. We are jointly working on solution. I have also arranged for two helicopters. One has alrey reached, ar one will also reach here. We have asked Coal India to send large pumps to remove floodwater."

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