Ganga River crosses danger mark in Patna, flood threat looming, administration on alert.

Patna, July 21, 2025: Continuous heavy rainfall due to an active monsoon has led to rising water levels across Bihar, with the Ganga River crossing the danger mark in Patna on Sunday, triggering flood threats in Diara and low-lying areas of the district.

At Digha Ghat, the Ganga is 13 cm above the danger mark, while at Gandhi Ghat, it is 53 cm above, causing floodwaters to rapidly spread across Diara, Maner, Danapur, Fatuha, Bakhtiyarpur, and Daniyawan.

Areas under impact due to the rising water level of the Ganga River:

In Diara’s Bind Toli, water has surrounded the area, raising concerns about entry into homes.

At Digha Ghat, water has reached the roadside, disrupting cremation activities and halting morning walks on the Ganga pathway, although children have been seen playing in the water.

Water is flowing into vacant plots in Dakshin Bind Toli, while fields have submerged, though houses remain unaffected so far

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The district administration has closed schools in eight towns located on the bank of the Ganga River.

Patna DM Tyagaranaj S. M. also stated that the BLOs who are going to the Diara areas for the voter list revision are being provided life jackets for their safety in the boats.

Rising water on other rivers apart from the Ganga, the Kosi, Gandak, Punpun, Son, Falgu, and Dardha rivers have also crossed danger marks.

Heavy rainfall in Nepal and Jharkhand has further raised water levels, with 1,10,845 cusec of water released from the Kosi Barrage.

The Chandan Dam in Banka is completely filled, and excess water is being discharged through its spillway.

Administrative Measures:

Patna DM has issued strict instructions for speeding up embankment repair and anti-erosion work, especially at Dardha and Dhoba rivers.

Raised concerns over increasing pressure on the Jamindari dam in Salarpur Horal Bigha (Daniyawan), Masnadpur (Shahjahanpur).

Ordered round-the-clock monitoring by sub-divisional and zonal officers.

The Disaster Management Department has deployed engineers and officials for 24/7 embankment monitoring.

Identified 119 high places for relief camps and community kitchens.

Kept two SDRF teams on high alert and one NDRF team on standby.

Arranged 1400 boats and 20 boat ambulances for relief operations.

Currently, 8 relief camps and 329 community kitchens are operational in affected districts, sheltering 3,950 displaced residents.

Officials have warned that if heavy rainfall continues, water levels may rise further, increasing the flood threat in coastal and low-lying areas across Bihar.

Also Read: Nitish Kumar inspected the banks of the Ganga River in Patna.

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