Patna: Relentless heavy rain since last night has led to severe waterlogging, paralyzing life in many parts of the capital. Major thoroughfares around Patna Junction, Pataliputra Railway Station, and Gandhi Maidan are submerged under 2 to 3 feet of water, bringing traffic to a standstill.
The situation is particularly dire in areas like Patna City and Aashiana Road, which are reporting water levels of 3 to 4 feet. In Danapur, Gola Road is also heavily waterlogged. Residents in the BK Dutt Lane of the Jakkanpur police station area have reported that rainwater has entered their homes, causing significant inconvenience.
The heavy rainfall is not limited to the capital, with at least 12 other districts, including Motihari, Lakhisarai, Chapra, and Madhubani, also experiencing similar conditions. Jamui has been receiving steady rain for 40 minutes, with the situation in other districts deteriorating rapidly.
In Buxar, the Karmanasha river overflowed its banks, with water spilling onto the state highway and disrupting vehicle movement. Heavy rain in Kishanganj has caused flooding within Sadar Hospital, while roads in the area are also waterlogged.
Banka district is facing an even more severe crisis, as heavy downpours have caused local rivers to overflow. In the Shambhu Ganj block, schools, Anganwadi centers, and approximately 60 houses are flooded, and roads are submerged under 2 feet of water.
The healthcare sector is also under strain in other districts. In Siwan, patients and their families at Sadar Hospital are grappling with waterlogging inside the premises. In a unique form of protest against the waterlogged streets of Samastipur, residents have been seen planting paddy seedlings on the submerged roads.
A serious incident was reported in Aurangabad, where two students on their way to coaching classes were struck by lightning and fainted. They have since been admitted to the Sadar Hospital for treatment. The widespread rainfall has had a significant and negative impact on daily life, infrastructure, and public services across the state.
