Patna HC issues directions on issue of waterlogging in state capital
Patna: In the last week of September, Patna received torrential rains which resulted in the death of 42 people. According to a release issued by the state disaster management department, Patna received 342.5 mm of rainfall during the period against the state average of 255 mm.
Vishal Kumar Singh, a resident in the state capital raised this issue before Patna High Court and questioned the irresponsible and negligent attitude of the State Authorities including the Patna Municipal Corporation, Department of Health and District Administration of Patna.