Ashoka Pillar, Buddha Relic Stupa submerged under floodwater in Bihar

The complexes housing the historic 'Ashoka Pillar' and 'Buddha Relic Stupa' have submerged under floodwater in Bihar's Vaishali district. About 26 districts in Bihar including Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, and Patna have been affected by floods due to incessant rainfall last week. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said the government is continuously monitoring the flood situation.