Mahananda wreaks havoc in Purnia

PURNIA: The swirling waters of the Mahananda have so far washed away more than 12 houses, including a school building and a mosque, in Amour block under Baisi sub-division of the district.
Purnia DM Rahul Kumar said erosion is taking place at 44 places in the district. “We have shortlisted at least 14 contractors to carry out repair work. Executive engineer (flood control and drainage division) is overseeing the situation and carrying out flood-fighting measures,” the DM said
Executive engineer Kanhaiya Prasad, who was at a village under Baisi sub-division, said, “The water level in the Kankai river is rising and flood-fighting measures can be started only after the water level recedes.”