Flood risk looming over residents of Seemanchal and North Bihar.
Flood risk looming over residents of Seemanchal and North Bihar.
Patna July 4: The flood risk in North Bihar is increasingly critical as several rivers have been flowing above the danger level for the past few days, with water levels continuing to rise.
Rivers, such as the Kosi, Bagmati, Kamla Balan, Adhwara, and Mahananda, are all above their danger marks, posing significant threats to the region.
Specifically, the Adhwara River in Sundarpur, Sitamarhi district, is also flowing above the danger level. The current water level is 62.10 meters, exceeding the danger level of 61.70 meters.
The Kosi River in the Baltara block of Khagaria district is at 34.09 meters, surpassing its danger level of 33.85 meters.
The Mahananda River at Dhangaraghat in Purnea district is currently at 36.20 meters, exceeding the danger level of 35.65 meters.
The Bagmati River in the Benibad block of Muzaffarpur district is also posing a serious flood threat, with its current water level at 49.41 meters, well above the danger level of 48.68 meters.
Similarly, the Kamla Balan River at Jhajharpur in Madhubani district is flowing above the danger level, with a current water level of 50.44 meters compared to the danger level of 50.00 meters.
Additionally, the Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Bhutahi Balan, Lalbakeya, and Khiroi rivers are nearing danger levels in several locations.
Recent water releases from Valmiki Barrage (1.25 lakh cusecs) and from Narayan Ghat in Nepal (1.64 lakh cusecs) are contributing to rising water levels. Continuous rain in Nepal has further compounded the situation, prompting the Water Resource Department to place all officials on high alert and increase monitoring efforts.
Residents in low-lying areas, including Shripat Nagar, Bhaisahiyan, Balua Thodi, Madarhawa, Sisai, Khap Tola, Uma Tola, and Harakh Tola of Bagaha subdivision, are advised to stay alert. The risk extends to many villages in Gopalganj, East Champaran, and the Bagaha subdivision of West Champaran district, including the Yogapatti block of Bettiah.
The breaking of the embankment of the Gandak canal in Murarpur Gularia Tola of Harsiddhi block has already submerged nearby villages and destroyed crops over hundreds of acres, highlighting the urgent need for caution and preparedness.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and residents are encouraged to follow official updates and be prepared for potential evacuations.
EOM.