Flood Alert Issued in Bihar as Rivers Cross Danger Marks
Flood Alert Issued in Bihar as Rivers Cross Danger Marks
IN · Published Aug 22, 2026
A flood alert has been issued in Bihar as the Ganga and other rivers, including Gandak, Kosi, and Sone, have risen above danger levels.
In Patna, the Ganga is flowing 20 cm above the danger mark at Gandhi Ghat, while at Hathidah, it has reached 42.19 meters, surpassing the danger level of 41.76 meters.

Impact & Risks

The rising water levels have already affected low-lying areas in Patna, Buxar, Bhagalpur, and Munger, with some riverbanks declared dangerous. Residents in vulnerable regions, including diara areas, are being evacuated. The ongoing Shravani Mela in Sultanganj is under threat due to the Ganga flowing above the danger mark. Riverbank erosion is a concern in Bagaha, Champaran, and other areas. The situation is being closely monitored, with 31 sensitive and 181 highly sensitive locations identified in Patna district alone.

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