Around eight lakh people in seven districts of Bihar have been affected by floods following torrential rain since August 24, according to an official statement on Monday, reported the PTI.

Water levels of various rivers have started rising further at several places due to the rain.

"The incessant rain in seven districts - Bhagalpur, Khagaria, Katihar, Lakhisarai, Bhojpur, Vaishali and Madhepura - caused rivers and streams to overflow. Besides, incessant rainfall in catchment areas of Nepal has also led to rivers flowing above danger level at several places," the statement said, according to the PTI.