2008 Bihar flood India's history of suffering more flood deaths than any other country except Bangladesh, and has earned the Kosi the epithet "The Sorrow of Bihar". Flooding occurred throughout the Kosi River valley in northern Bihar, in the districts of Supaul, Araria, Saharsa, Madhepura, Bhagalpur, Khagaria and Purnea. The flood killed 250 people and forced nearly 3 million people from their homes in Bihar. More than 300,000 houses were destroyed and at least 340,000 hectares (840,000 acres) of crops were damaged. Villagers in Bihar ate raw rice and flour mixed with polluted water. Hunger and disease were widespread. The Supaul district was
Mangal Pandey (Bihar politician) of country. He frequently visits states like Maharashtra, Gujrat, Delhi, Karnataka and many others to gather support for party and state. A workaholic by nature, he likes giving all his time in building organization. Taking a step forward, he has made a “Pravasi Bihari Prakosth” in states which has significant Bihari population. This cell acts as bridge between native and immigrants of state. Mangal Pandey (Bihar politician) Mangal Pandey (born 31 December 1972) is an Indian politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who currently serves as the Health Minister, Bihar. He has also served as the President of