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Thirteen districts in Bihar are experiencing severe floods after heavy rainfall in Nepal caused water levels to rise. The situation worsened after six barrages were breached within 24 hours

By Ground Report Desk 30 Sep 2024

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Thirteen Bihar districts face severe flooding

Thirteen districts in Bihar are experiencing severe floods after heavy rainfall in Nepal caused water levels to rise. The situation worsened after six barrages breached within 24 hours, leading to the overflow of rivers like Kosi, Gandak, and Bagmati. These floods have displaced thousands and damaged infrastructure. The Bihar government deployed rescue teams to assist, and evacuations are underway to protect people from rising waters. Photo Credit: Screengrab/x /@sakkshiofficial

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Water discharge slows as rainfall decreases

On Monday, water discharge from the barrages began to reduce as rainfall in Nepal subsided. Despite this, a heavy rain and flood alert remains in place for Bihar. Six National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams were called in to support the existing 12 NDRF teams and 22 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams engaged in flood relief operations. These teams are working to rescue stranded individuals and provide relief. Photo Credit: Screengrab/x /@sakkshiofficial

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Warnings issued for potential river flooding

The Bihar government has warned of potential flooding along swollen rivers like the Kosi, Gandak, and Ganga. On September 28, 5.79 lakh cusecs of water was released from the Birpur Barrage on the Kosi River, the highest in 56 years. Water levels continue to rise, affecting thousands. Embankments are being monitored to prevent breaches that could worsen the situation. Photo Credit: Screengrab/x /@sakkshiofficial

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Over 16 lakh people affected statewide

Over 16.28 lakh people in 13 districts are affected by flooding from heavy rain. The Bihar Water Resources Department (WRD) reported increased water discharge from major rivers like Gandak, Koshi, and Mahananda. Authorities have stopped traffic near the Kosi barrage. Continuous rainfall in Nepal has caused rivers to flow above danger levels, threatening more areas in Bihar, especially in border districts. Photo Credit: Screengrab/x /@sakkshiofficial

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Low-lying areas flooded as water rises

Heavy water discharge from Nepal’s barrages has flooded low-lying areas in Bihar’s West and East Champaran, Gopalganj, Araria, Supaul, Katihar, and other districts. The WRD is monitoring embankments with a dedicated team of engineers. Efforts are underway to secure these embankments to prevent breaches. Water levels in major rivers continue to rise, posing a risk to nearby populations and infrastructure. Photo Credit: Screengrab/x /@sakkshiofficial

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IMD predicts more rain and flash floods

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Bihar, predicting flash floods. Districts like Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, and Patna are expected to receive heavy rainfall, worsening the flood situation. The state disaster management department has urged local administrations to stay alert and implement preventive measures. Relief camps have been set up for nearly 13.5 lakh people affected by flooding along the Ganga. Photo Credit: Screengrab/x /@sakkshiofficial

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Floods devastate farmers and damage crops

The floods have had a significant impact on farmers in North Bihar, destroying thousands of acres of crops. Kharif crops like paddy, makhana, and vegetables have suffered extensive damage, leading to significant losses. High-quality seeds prepared for the next season at Bihar Agricultural University have been washed away. The damage to farmlands and seeds poses a long-term threat to farmers’ livelihoods and food security in the region. Photo Credit: Screengrab/x /@sakkshiofficial

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Infrastructure suffers as bridges and roads collapse

The floods have damaged infrastructure, washing away bridges and roads. In some areas, broken embankments allowed floodwaters to inundate villages. Roads in Narkatiaganj are underwater, and the Sikrahna River is dangerous. Connectivity to several villages is lost as bridges collapsed due to strong currents. Rescue and recovery efforts continue as the situation remains dire across Bihar. Photo Credit: Screengrab/x /@sakkshiofficial

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