Bihar floods: NDRF evacuates over 4,000 people in capital Patna

Bihar floods: State and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Monday have rescued and evacuated over 4,000 citizens from flood-affected areas in Patna. According to reports, 19 NDRF teams have been sent out for evacuation. Out of 19 teams, five NDRF teams have been sent to Patna's flood-affected areas. Furr reports stated that on Sunday, NDRF teams carried out rescue operations in low-lying parts of state capital and rescued over 200 people and moved m to safer places. 

NDRF rescues Sushil Modi

 State and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Monday rescued Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Sushil Modi from his residence. He was rescued to a safer place along with this family by a boat. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas on Monday. He has also called for a meeting with officials from all flood-affected areas.

CM also cited lack of warning from IMD over rainfall after September 26 as a reason for unpreparedness.

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IMD predicts heavy rainfall

According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday, heavy rains will continue in Bihar, leading to government to issue a 'red alert' in state. On Monday, wear department has predicted 'heavy to very heavy' rainfall in Bihar. 

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(With ANI inputs)