Bihar CM calls high-level meet over flood prevention work on Nepal border

After the Bihar government has alleged that Nepal had stopped all repair work of river embankments in Bihar on the India-Nepal border, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called a high-level meeting with officials of the water resources department.

Patna: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday called a high-level meeting with officials of the water resources department after Nepal stopped all repair work of river embankments in Bihar on the India-Nepal border.

The Bihar government has alleged that Nepal has erected barriers and effectively putting a stop to work done by India to prevent flooding of its low-lying areas.

This comes at a time when tensions between Kathmandu and New Delhi have escalated over a new map in which the neighbouring country has staked claim over some Indian territories.

Minister for Water Resources in the Bihar government, Sanjay Kumar Jha said, "Right now I am going to attend the meeting with Chief Minister over the flood. As far as Nepal is concerned, It has shown some positive signs and I will get full information about the situation after the meeting."

Bihar shares over 700 kilometre-long international border with Nepal and can be severely affected by floods due to Nepal's action during the forthcoming rainy season as water from rivers coming from Nepal can overflow and wipe out entire villages.

ANI report