'High' flood forecasted in eastern and central India
In view of "heavy to very heavy rainfall", the Ministry of Water Resources has forecasted "high to unprecedented" and "moderate to high flood" in certain parts of eastern and central India within the next five days. The states that may be affected include Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, a statement from ministry claimed.