Sun Sep 29 05:39:09 UTC 2024: ## Bihar Flood Worsens: Kosi Barrage Water Levels Decline, Erosion Concerns Rise
**Patna, Bihar**: The situation in Bihar remains grim with all major rivers overflowing their banks. While water levels at the Kosi Barrage have receded, concerns are growing about potential erosion in the area. The floods in Nepal have caused widespread devastation, with over 100 fatalities reported.
**International Tensions Escalate Following Hassan Nasrallah’s Death:**
The Middle East is on edge after Israel carried out a massive airstrike targeting the headquarters of Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing their leader Hassan Nasrallah and his daughter Zainab. The attack, which involved heavy guided bombs, caused significant damage, including the collapse of several buildings in Beirut.
Israel claims it had precise intelligence about Nasrallah’s location and launched the strike accordingly. The attack has sparked widespread condemnation from the Muslim world, with Iran pledging support for Hezbollah and considering retaliatory measures. While some Sunni Muslims in Syria celebrated the news, the situation remains volatile, with concerns about potential escalation in the region.
**Iran Responds with Emergency Meeting and Threat of Military Action:**
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, convened an emergency meeting in response to Nasrallah’s death and has called on Muslims worldwide to stand with Hezbollah. Iran is reportedly preparing to deploy troops to Lebanon in response to the attack.
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