Flood Crisis In North Bihar: Most Rivers Surpass Danger Levels

Continuous rain in North Bihar has caused several rivers to rise above the danger level, creating a perilous situation, especially in the catchment areas of rivers such as the Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, Adhwara, Kamla Balan, Parman, Kosi, and Mahananda.

Floodwaters have inundated many villages across West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Muzaffarpur, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Khagaria, Purnea, Kishanganj, and other districts in North Bihar and the Seemanchal regions. Residents of low-lying areas are seeking refuge on roads or migrating to higher ground.

The Central Water Commission reports that rivers including the Gandak, Bagmati, Kamla Balan, Kosi, and Mahananda are flowing above the danger mark at multiple locations. Specifically, the Gandak River is flowing 107 cm above the danger mark at Dumriya Ghat in Gopalganj and above the danger mark at Reva Ghat in Muzaffarpur. The Bagmati River is 44 cm above the danger mark at Benibad in Muzaffarpur district. The Kamla Balan River is flowing 105 cm above the danger mark at Jhanjharpur in Madhubani district. The Kosi River is 80 cm above the danger mark in Baltara of Khagaria. The Mahananda River is 100 cm above the danger mark at Dhengra Ghat in Purnea district and 9 cm above the danger mark in Jhawa of Katihar. The Parman River is 70 cm above the danger mark in Araria.

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There are indications that water levels may continue to rise in many rivers. The Meteorological (MeT) Department has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the Kosi, Mahananda, Bagmati, Adhwara, and Gandak Rivers.