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Rats caused Bihar floods, says minister; earlier they were high on alcohol

Rats are the main reason behind the floods in the state, said the water resources minister

Flood situation in Bihar grim
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Flood-affected villagers shift with their belongings in Purnea district on Tuesday. Photo: PTI

Surbhi Gloria Singh New Delhi
Bihar is under crisis and do you know who is to blame for all of this mess? - Rats. Two ministers on Friday blamed the rodents for the floods that devastated the state’s northern and eastern parts last month.
 
"Seepage from the Kamlabalan river through the embankments, which led to flooding of large areas and breaching of the embankments, was caused by rats. Rats are the main reason behind the floods in the state,” said water resources minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lallan Singh after reviewing the flood situation.

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