Bihar Faces Unprecedented Floods as Ganga Crosses Record Levels
Bihar Faces Unprecedented Floods as Ganga Crosses Record Levels
IN · Published Sep 20, 2026
Bihar has experienced three spells of flooding this year, with the third and longest spell beginning in September and only receding in the past week.
The floods have affected 48.70 lakh people across 575 village panchayats in 88 blocks of 15 districts.

Impact & Risks

The floods have caused widespread devastation, affecting nearly 50 lakh people across multiple districts in Bihar. Cropped lands have been inundated, homes damaged, and livelihoods disrupted. Farmers have faced increased costs due to the need for irrigation during dry spells, and the floods have further destroyed crops, including paddy, maize, and vegetables. The rising water levels in major rivers have posed significant risks to infrastructure and communities, particularly in flood-prone areas. The situation has also led to frequent deaths caused by lightning and thunder, prompting warnings from the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority.

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