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Devastating flood in Bihar, India
The 2008 Bihar flood was one of the most disastrous floods in the history of Bihar, an impoverished and densely populated state in India. The Koshi embankment
2008_Bihar_flood
Flooding in the Indian state of Bihar
Bihar is recognized as India's most flood-prone state, with approximately 76% of the population in North Bihar living under the persistent threat of severe
Floods_in_Bihar
Natural disaster in Bihar, India
1987 Bihar flood, caused by high levels of annual flooding of the Kosi River (nicknamed "the sorrow of Bihar"), was one of the worst floods in Bihar, India
1987_Bihar_flood
Flood in Bihar, India
Months. 2008 Bihar flood 2008 Indian floods Koshi River Floods in Bihar 2007 Bihar flood "Loss of Public Property". Archived from the original on 2008-10-19
2004_Bihar_flood
Geographic Region in Bihar, India
Kosi before it flooded in August 2008 The Kosi during the August 2008 flood The 2017 North Bihar Floods affected 19 districts of North Bihar causing death
North_Bihar
Natural disaster in Bihar, India
20 districts have been affected by the Flood. It is the most disastrous flood in the state after 2008 Bihar flood. More than 5.9 million people in 3,768
2013_Bihar_flood
Natural disaster in India
The 2008 Indian floods were a series of floods in various states of India during the 2008 monsoon season. The floods mostly affected the western regions
2008_Indian_floods
Flood in India
The 2007 Bihar flood occurred in August 2007 in the east Indian state of Bihar. It was described by the United Nations as the worst flood in the living
2007_Bihar_flood
Management in Bihar Archived 2008-10-23 at the Wayback Machine Disaster Management in Bihar – Statistics Archived 2008-10-19 at the Wayback Machine Flood Management
Geography_of_Bihar
Topics referred to by the same term
2008 floods may refer to: 2008 Benin floods 2008 Bihar flood 2008 Indian floods Iowa flood of 2008 2008 Irish flash floods Early Spring 2008 Midwest floods
2008_floods
River in Tibet, Nepal, and India
April 2011. Tewary, A. (2008). "Flood devastation in Bihar state". BBC News. Retrieved 26 August 2008. Sharma, T. (2008). "Bihar flood 'catastrophe'; CM seeks
Kosi_River
Overview of the climate of the Indian state
Bihar Archived 23 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine Disaster Management in Bihar - Statistics Archived 19 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine Flood
Climate_of_Bihar
State in Eastern India
Bihar (Hindi: Bihār,pronounced [bɪˈɦaːr] ) is a state in eastern India. It borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of
Bihar
Barrage in Bhimnagar, Nepal
Koshi region of Bihar (Supaul, Saharsa, Madhepura and Purnia). The Kosi River is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar" as the annual floods affect about 21,000 km2
Koshi_Barrage
Mountain range in Asia
Sikkim. Some of the lakes present the danger of a glacial lake outburst flood. The Tsho Rolpa glacier lake in the Rowaling Valley, in the Dolakha District
Himalayas
Village in Bihar, India
2008 Bihar flood of the Kosi River. Bhimnagar is connected to NH 131. It is well connected with bus services to Patna and other major cities in Bihar
Bhimnagar,_Supaul
Town in Bihar, India
Khagaria is a town in Indian state of Bihar and the administrative headquarters of Khagaria district. Khagaria is a part of Munger division. It is located
Khagaria
Indian television journalist and news anchor
CNN-IBN (Network 18) in 2005. She did a 30 Minutes documentary on 2008 Bihar flood. Ahead of 2012 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, Marya's
Marya_Shakil
Former Zone in Nepal
Bahrabise Namche Bazaar Lukla Bhimnagar Supaul Khagaria Floods Floods in Bihar 2008 Bihar flood Riparian districts/ areas Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Sagarmatha_Zone
Highway in central hilly Nepal
Bahrabise Namche Bazaar Lukla Bhimnagar Supaul Khagaria Floods Floods in Bihar 2008 Bihar flood Riparian districts/ areas Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Araniko_Highway
region and later in many other parts of the state. During the floods in Bihar in 2008, standing crops worth ₹800 crore were destroyed in the five northern
Economy_of_Bihar
Indian politician (born 1957)
issues.[citation needed] His tenure (2010–2015) saw no major floods after the 2008 Bihar flood. Under his leadership, the Water Resources Ministry launched
Vijay_Kumar_Chaudhary
Town in Koshi Province, Nepal
Bahrabise Namche Bazaar Lukla Bhimnagar Supaul Khagaria Floods Floods in Bihar 2008 Bihar flood Riparian districts/ areas Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Lukla
Election in India
and the return of funds from Gujarat for relief work following the 2008 Bihar flood. He also said there was no possibility of having an alliance with the
2010 Bihar Legislative Assembly election
2010_Bihar_Legislative_Assembly_election
River in Nepal
Lake Outburst Floods and Damage in the Country. Pages 121–136 in: Inventory of Glaciers, Glacial Lakes and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods: Monitoring and
Bhotekoshi_River
Indian Hindu spiritual leader (born 1953)
and tsunami, Hurricane Katrina (2005), the 2008 Bihar flood, the 2005 Gujarat flood, the Maharashtra floods of 2005, Cyclone Aila of 2009, the 2010 Haiti
Mata_Amritanandamayi
Town in Tibet, People's Republic of China
Bahrabise Namche Bazaar Lukla Bhimnagar Supaul Khagaria Floods Floods in Bihar 2008 Bihar flood Riparian districts/ areas Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Nyalam_Town
State in Eastern India
Bihar political crisis Earthquakes in Bihar 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake Floods in Bihar 1987 Bihar flood 2004 Bihar flood 2007 Bihar flood 2008 Bihar
Outline_of_Bihar
Neighborhood in Solukhumbu District, Koshi Province, Nepal
Digital Himalaya. Archived from the original on October 12, 2008. Retrieved November 14, 2008. "Namche Helipad". Owen Amos (7 August 2020). "World's remotest
Namche_Bazaar
Dam in Nepal
river had receded after eroding the embankment. 2008: see 2008 Bihar flood Bhote Koshi Project Floods in Bihar Indo-Nepalese relations Koshi Barrage Sapt Koshi
Kosi_embankment
River in Nepal
Bahrabise Namche Bazaar Lukla Bhimnagar Supaul Khagaria Floods Floods in Bihar 2008 Bihar flood Riparian districts/ areas Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Dudh_Koshi
Former Zone in Nepal
Bahrabise Namche Bazaar Lukla Bhimnagar Supaul Khagaria Floods Floods in Bihar 2008 Bihar flood Riparian districts/ areas Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Kosi_Zone
Border village in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Bahrabise Namche Bazaar Lukla Bhimnagar Supaul Khagaria Floods Floods in Bihar 2008 Bihar flood Riparian districts/ areas Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Kodari
Stream branching off from main stream channel
the flat Indo-Gangetic Plain. These areas are highly flood-prone, for example the 2008 Bihar flood on the Kosi River. Padma River is the main distributary
Distributary
Bridge linking Nepal and China
Bahrabise Namche Bazaar Lukla Bhimnagar Supaul Khagaria Floods Floods in Bihar 2008 Bihar flood Riparian districts/ areas Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Sino-Nepal_Friendship_Bridge
City in Bihar, India
municipality that is headquarters of Supaul district in the Indian state of Bihar. Supaul, previously part of Saharsa district, is part of the Mithila region
Supaul
River gorge in Nepal
original (PDF) on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2012-03-01. "Anatomy of a flood, Kosi, India, 2008". scribd. Retrieved 2012-03-01. Tom Woodhatch, "Nepal Handbook"
Chatra_Gorge
Administrative division in Bihar, India
Darbhanga Division is an administrative geographical unit of Bihar state of India, and Darbhanga city is the administrative headquarters of the division
Darbhanga_division
River in Nepal
Bahrabise Namche Bazaar Lukla Bhimnagar Supaul Khagaria Floods Floods in Bihar 2008 Bihar flood Riparian districts/ areas Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Tamur_River
Natural disaster impacting large numbers of people in various Asian countries
estimated 10 million people in Bihar had been affected by flooding. Army helicopters delivered food packets to Bihar residents and 180 relief camps were
2007_South_Asian_floods
Administrative division in Bihar, India
Kosi division is an administrative geographical unit of Bihar state of India. Saharsa is the administrative headquarters of the division. Currently (2022)
Kosi_division
Indian actor and film producer (born 1970)
charities in 2011. In November 2008, Khan performed in a concert to raise money for the victims of the 2008 Bihar flood and in September 2013, he attended
Saif_Ali_Khan
Multi-purpose facility
event at the center in October to raise money for the victims of the 2008 Bihar flood. A football stadium called Mumbai Football Arena is the project which
Andheri_Sports_Complex
River in Nepal and Bihar
plains of Bihar. Bihar witnessed high magnitudes of flood in 1978, 1987, 1998, 2004 and 2007. The flood of 2004 demonstrated the severity of flood problem
Kamala_River
Disaster Reaches 1,201". Tempo. Retrieved January 26, 2026. "BIHAR DEAD PUT AT 1,000; Floods in Indian State Said to Affect 2,000,000". The New York Times
List_of_deadliest_floods
River in China and Nepal
Bahrabise Namche Bazaar Lukla Bhimnagar Supaul Khagaria Floods Floods in Bihar 2008 Bihar flood Riparian districts/ areas Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Arun_River_(China–Nepal)
River in Nepal
Bahrabise Namche Bazaar Lukla Bhimnagar Supaul Khagaria Floods Floods in Bihar 2008 Bihar flood Riparian districts/ areas Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Imja_Khola
Region in northern India and southern Nepal
massive floods during monsoon, such as the 2008 Bihar flood. In India, the Terai extends over the states of Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and
Terai
Administrative division in Bihar, India
In Bihar, Number Of Dead At 514". "Bihar flood toll reaches 418; 1.67 crore affected in 19 districts". The Times of India. 25 August 2017. "Flood situation
Purnia_division
Proposed flood control and hydroelectric project in Nepal
of Nepal. The project is primarily aimed to control floods in south-eastern Nepal and northern Bihar of India, and to generate hydro power. An issue subsequently
Saptakoshi_High_Dam
River in Nepal
River flows through the Chatra Gorge in a southerly direction into northern Bihar and joins the Ganges. The Sunkoshi contributes about 44% of the total water
Sunkoshi_River
Indian specialised force
flood-hit Bihar: PM – The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 28 August 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2013. "Front Page : Rs. 1,010-crore flood relief
National Disaster Response Force
National_Disaster_Response_Force
River in Nepal
the eight-thousanders. The river freezes in winter and in summer outburst floods in the Barun valley are inevitable but lose much of their power and sediment
Barun_River
River in Nepal
River flows through the Chatra Gorge in a southerly direction into northern Bihar in India and joins the Ganges. The April 2015 Nepal earthquake rupture began
Indravati_River_(Nepal)
Indian politician
for flood-hit Bihar: PM". The Economic Times. 28 August 2008. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2018. "Rs 1010 cr Flood relief
Nitish_Mishra
County in Tibet, China
Bahrabise Namche Bazaar Lukla Bhimnagar Supaul Khagaria Floods Floods in Bihar 2008 Bihar flood Riparian districts/ areas Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Tingri_County
Indian politician
the Parliament of India) representing Maharajganj (Bihar Lok Sabha constituency). Earlier he won Bihar assembly elections in 2000, Feb-2005, October 2005
Janardan_Singh_Sigriwal
Municipality in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Digital Himalaya. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2008. Dorje, Gyurme (1999). Footprint Tibet Handbook: with Bhutan
Bahrabise
Village development committee in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Development Committees. Digital Himalaya. Archived from the original on 2008-10-12. Retrieved 2008-09-01. Dorje, Gyurme (1999). Footprint Tibet Handbook: with Bhutan
Dolalghat
River in Nepal
Bahrabise Namche Bazaar Lukla Bhimnagar Supaul Khagaria Floods Floods in Bihar 2008 Bihar flood Riparian districts/ areas Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Hongu_River
Overview of politics in the Indian state of Bihar
The political landscape of Bihar, a state in eastern India, is dominated by regional political parties. As of 2025[update], the main political groups
Politics_of_Bihar
City in Bihar, India
Siwan is a city and nagar parishad in the Indian state of Bihar. It is the administrative headquarters of Siwan district and one of the urban settlements
Siwan,_Bihar
UDAI (University for Development Action and Integrated learning) for 2008 Bihar flood victims under the aegis of University of Delhi In the same year, National
Delhi_School_of_Social_Work
Nagar Panchayat of Supaul, Bihar
panchayat in the Raghopur block of Supaul district in the Mithila region of Bihar, India. Simrahi was declared a nagar panchayat on March 3, 2021 with the
Simrahi
Village in Khagaria district, Bihar, India
Chorhli is a village in Khagaria district in Bihar, India. As of[update] the 2011 Census of India, it had a population of 10,644 across 2,995 households
Chorhli
Political and cultural advancement of Backward Castes
The Backward Caste movement in Bihar can be traced back to the formation of Triveni Sangh, a caste coalition and political party, in the 1930s, which
Backward Caste movement in Bihar
Backward_Caste_movement_in_Bihar
Town in Bihar, India
is a town and a notified area in Supaul district in the Indian state of Bihar. Nirmali is located at 26°19′N 86°35′E / 26.32°N 86.58°E / 26.32; 86
Nirmali
Natural disaster in India
Bihar, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Gujarat. It also disrupted the communications and affected 10 million people alone in Punjab state. The floods originated
1993_India_floods
of Bihar Administrative Division in Bihar Climate of Bihar Floods in Bihar "State Profile". Archived from the original on 2009-04-09. Retrieved 2008-11-27
Physiographical Regions of Bihar
Physiographical_Regions_of_Bihar
River in Jharkhand and West Bengal, India
Sabharwal, L.R., I.F.S., Conservator of Forests, Bihar, Notes as part of Appendix IV to Report of the Damodar Flood Enquiry Committee, 1943, republished in Rivers
Damodar_River
The state of Bihar has a number of bridges, extending from few metres to a few kilometres. The history of long bridges goes back to the British Empire
Bridges_in_Bihar
2005 natural disaster in the Indian state of Maharashtra
The 2005 Maharashtra floods impacted many parts of the Indian state of Maharashtra, including large areas of the metropolis of Mumbai, a city located on
Maharashtra_floods_of_2005
City in Bihar, India
Bhojpur district (formerly known as Shahabad district) in the Indian state of Bihar. During British Raj, it served as the administrative headquarters and was
Arrah
Town in Uttar Pradesh, India
It is situated approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from the border with Bihar and 18 kilometres (11 mi) from the India-Nepal border. Khadda has a sugar
Khadda
Natural disaster in north-eastern India
August 2017, the Indian state of West Bengal was affected by severe flooding. The floods were reported to have caused 50 deaths since 1 August and 8 deaths
2017_West_Bengal_floods
Indian politician
minister of the Indian state of Bihar (1946–61). Except for the period of World War II, Sinha was the chief minister of Bihar from the time of the first Congress
Shri_Krishna_Sinha
Political party in India
Uttarakhand floods victims in 2013. AIMIM donated over ₹50,000,000 in aid to the 2017 Bihar flood victims in August 2017. During the 2018 floods in Kerala
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen
All_India_Majlis-e-Ittehadul_Muslimeen
Most disastrous floods occurred in different parts of India
between 1800 and 2500 people. In 1987, Bihar state of India witnessed one of its worst floods till then. Flood occurred due to overflow of the Koshi river;
Floods_in_India
City in Bihar, India
headquarters of Araria district in the Indian state of Bihar. Araria is situated in the northern part of Bihar. During the British Raj the area was under the
Araria
Agriculture sector in Bihar
the area.[citation needed] South Bihar is a productive agricultural center, while North Bihar is hindered by its flood and drought-prone geography. In
Agriculture_of_Bihar
Bihar is a state located in the eastern part of India. India portal 1700 BCE: King Brihadratha establishes the first ruling dynasty of Magadha. 1100–600
Timeline_of_Bihar
River in Nepal and India
against floods by measures to mitigate the recurring havoc caused by floods. This is what is being done in flood plains of Gandak River in Bihar and Uttar
Gandaki_River
Indian film director and producer (born 1952)
backward people in Bihar since 1991. Most recently, the organization has been working for flood survivors. After the Kosi flood on 18 August 2008, Anubhooti has
Prakash_Jha
20th chief minister of Bihar
June 1948) is an Indian politician who served as the chief minister of Bihar from 1990 to 1997, with a brief interruption in 1995, and as the union minister
Lalu_Prasad_Yadav
Town in Bihar, India
Kings") is an ancient city and university town in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India. It is also considered a cultural capital of Magadh. It was the capital
Rajgir
Indian politician (born 1951)
Nitish Kumar (born 1 March 1951) is an Indian politician from Bihar. He is currently serving as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. The national
Nitish_Kumar
NGO registered in India
earthquake, the 2005 and 2006 Gujarat floods, the 2007 and 2008 Bihar floods, the 2007 cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh, the 2008 cyclone Nargis in Myanmar, the 2010
All India Disaster Mitigation Institute
All_India_Disaster_Mitigation_Institute
Natural disaster in India
Ladakh Marathon Global storm activity of 2010 2008 South China floods 2010 Pakistan floods 2010 China floods Monsoon "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from
2010_Ladakh_floods
Metropolis and state capital of Bihar, India
as Pāṭaliputra, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Bihar. According to the United Nations, as of 2026, Patna had a population of
Patna
River in Bihar, India
Kaimur district of Bihar and flows through the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Along the boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar it has the districts
Karmanasa_River
Discrimination against Biharis
late 1980s and 2005, Bihar faced significant economic challenges, due to a combination of poor governance and recurrent flooding caused by the Kosi River
Anti-Bihari_sentiment
River in Nepal
flood in most of the areas that it touches, but it has caused widespread sufferings to the people in the Terai region and northern districts of Bihar
Bagmati_River
Major river in Jharkhand and West Bengal, India
Bihar) was not allowed to have any flood reserve. Simultaneously with construction of dams the state government in 1956, selectively took over flood control
Mayurakshi_River
Proposed state in India
script. In Bihar Maithili is yet to receive any official status. Negligence of Maithil identity in the state of Bihar. Mithila is a poor and flood-prone region
Mithila_(proposed_state)
Station on the Barauni–Katihar section in Bihar, India
widely referred to as the "Sorrow of Bihar" as it has caused widespread human suffering over the centuries through flooding and frequent changes in course.
Naugachia_railway_station
Oct 2008 - Nepal | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. October 2, 2008. Retrieved January 19, 2025. SITUATION REPORT BIHAR FLOODS 2008 Archived 3 December 2008 at
Weather_of_2008
Sanskrit literary work
ISBN 9788171202447. Satyasangananda Saraswati, Swami (2008). Sri Saundarya Lahari : The Descent. Munger, Bihar, India: Yoga Publications Trust. ISBN 9788186336700
Saundarya_Lahari
2015 Disastrous Floods
The 2015 South India floods resulted from heavy rainfall generated by the annual northeast monsoon in November–December 2015. They affected the Coromandel
2015_South_India_floods
Indian independence activist (1902–1979)
Chandigarh; he asked for one month of parole to mobilise relief in flooded parts of Bihar. His health suddenly deteriorated on 24 October 1975, and he was
Jayaprakash_Narayan
Fan-shaped deposit of sediment
"Situation report Bihar floods 2008" (PDF). December 3, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 3, 2008. "Alluvial Fan Flooding". U.S. Department
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