175 villages hit in Bhojpur

ARA: Altogether 175 villages and many localities in Ara town, including Majhauwan, Gausganj, Gangi, Tari and Nala Mor are affected by Ganga floodwaters in Bhojpur district. Though traffic on Ara-Buxar NH-84 did not stop, floodwaters have overtopped the road near Badkagaon village adjacent to Ara.
Officials, however, said the water level would recede from Sunday.Shambhu Kumar, executive engineer of water resources department in Bhojpur, said, “The danger level of the Ganga at Barhara is 53.08 metres, while the river was flowing at 54.70 metres on Saturday. The water level is, however, expected to plunge from Sunday. We are constantly keeping a watch on the situation.”
Five blocks in Bhojpur district – Barhara, Shahpur, Bihiya, Koilwar and Ara sadar – have been affected. People’s woes have increased as many roads have been inundated.
Meanwhile, Bhojpur DM Roshan Kushwaha has asked the circle officers of flood-affected areas to provide adequate number of boats to ferry the people for free.