Floods have affected over 40 lakh people across 14 Bihar districts after heavy rain and rising rivers. The Ganga crossed its previous highest flood level at Sultanganj, while 723 community kitchens, 15 relief camps and 2,000-plus rescue boats support victims.

According to a Nepal Police news bulletin, 5,326 people remain missing, including at least 589 foreign nationals. Rescue and security teams are continuing search operations across areas hit by the floods