Chilling video shows locals and NDRF heroically rescuing woman from flooded river in Bihar
A dramatic rescue took place in Gaya, Bihar, after continuous rain caused the Falgu River to overflow and flood nearby areas. A chilling video shared by PTI on X (formerly Twitter) shows locals and NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) personnel pulling a woman to safety using ropes, as water surged dangerously around her.
Rising Waters Spark Emergency Rescue
The Falgu River had been rising slowly due to scattered rain, but on Thursday, it suddenly crossed the danger mark. As the river swelled rapidly, people got trapped in the strong current. Thanks to quick-thinking locals and the NDRF team, about 12 to 13 people were rescued.
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'Some people informed us that a few individuals were stuck in the river. Four-five of us reached here and rescued them,' one of the rescuers told PTI.
Villages Cut Off After Bridge Washes Away
In neighbouring
Uttar Pradesh
, several villages in Kushinagar and Maharajganj districts are now cut off after a pontoon bridge over the Narayani River was swept away by floodwaters on Wednesday.
The sudden rise in water levels is being blamed on both heavy rainfall and water released from Nepal. With the bridge gone, people in remote areas are struggling to reach their tehsil headquarters.
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More Rain Expected in Uttar Pradesh
Ayodhya recorded the highest rainfall in the state with 25.8 mm, followed by Churk (5.6 mm) and Sultanpur (5.2 mm). According to weather officials, more widespread rain is expected across Uttar Pradesh from 19 to 22 June.
Warnings have also been issued for thunderstorms and lightning, with some areas likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall over the coming days.
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