The flood crisis in Bihar has intensified, impacting approximately 4.8 million individuals across 15 districts as of Saturday. Data indicates that 575 gram panchayats within 87 blocks are currently struggling with rising water levels. Authorities have issued warnings regarding potential riverbank erosion as multiple rivers continue to exceed danger thresholds. Officials are maintaining strict surveillance to address any structural damage to embankments immediately. This escalation follows a period of heavy precipitation, with the state recording 104.1 mm of rainfall throughout September, a figure roughly 27% higher than the typical seasonal average. The affected regions include Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Buxar, Samastipur, Munger, Katihar, Lakhisarai, Khagaria, Purnia, Madhepura, and Araria. The number of people impacted has steadily climbed from the 4.73 million reported on Friday evening.
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