Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi rescued by NDRF as Patna inundated

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

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Death toll rises to 29

The floods in Bihar have led to the deaths of 29 people till Monday morning. The state has witnessed incessant rainfall since September 26. While the state government has called it a natural calamity, the opposition has resorted to politics. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has said that the capital Patna will receive more rainfall for the 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 the Indian Air Force (IAF) for two helicopters for lifting and airdropping food packets and medicines, in the flood-affected areas of the region. Dewatering machines have also been sought by the state to provide relief in the flood-affected areas. Earlier while speaking to media in Patna, the Chief Minister said, "There has been heavy rainfall in some areas since yesterday and water in Ganga River is rising constantly. But there are proper arrangements and administration is at the spot and making all the efforts to help people." On Monday, the 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 Prasad who defended ally Nitish Kumar's government in Bihar, even as flood situation in the capital has exposed government's negligence. Ravi Shankar Prasad said: "This is not the time to criticise. I stand with the people of Patna. The government is working for the people, the Centre is also helping. We are jointly working on the solution. I have also arranged for two helicopters. One has already reached, another one will also reach here. We have asked Coal India to send large pumps to remove the floodwater."

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