Weather

Patna’s Ganga Embankment Under Scrutiny as Floods Swamp 12 Bihar Districts

Floods have inundated twelve districts of Bihar, putting Patna at risk as the Ganga’s surge threatens the city’s protective embankment.

04 Sep 2026

Floods in Uttar Pradesh Force Evacuation of 17,500, Affect 353,000 Residents

Heavy rains have triggered floods across Uttar Pradesh, prompting the evacuation of 17,500 people and affecting roughly 353,000 residents.

04 Sep 2026

Over 17,000 Rescued as Floods Sweep 26 Districts in Uttar Pradesh

More than 17,000 residents have been rescued across 26 districts of Uttar Pradesh after heavy rains caused widespread flooding, officials said.

04 Sep 2026

Man electrocuted in floodwater during early-morning rain in Nayagaon

A resident named Mewa Lal died after being electrocuted in water when heavy rain struck Nayagaon on Friday morning.

04 Sep 2026

Rising Ganga Floods Submerge Eight Villages in Danapur, Saran, Prompting Evacuations

The Ganga’s swelling waters have inundated all eight villages of Akilpur Panchayat in Danapur, Patna and Saran, halting road traffic and forcing residents to flee as even the police station is under water.

04 Sep 2026

Narmada River rises 10 ft at Onkarshewar as Bargi Dam releases 3,990 cumecs

Continuous rain in the upper catchments of the Amarkantak, Dindori, Mandla and Jabalpur basins has pushed the Narmada's level up by about 10 feet at Onkarshewar, prompting the release of nearly 4,000 cumecs from Bargi Dam.

04 Sep 2026

Heavy Rain Causes Waterlogging at Patiala Chowk in Zirakpur, Punjab

Intense rainfall in Zirakpur led to significant water accumulation at Patiala Chowk, disrupting traffic and local activities.

04 Sep 2026

Ganga water level surges above danger mark, Patna faces widespread flooding

Rising waters of the Ganga have breached the danger threshold at multiple points in Patna, submerging the Diara area and prompting authorities to declare an alert.

04 Sep 2026

Floodwaters from Tons and Mandakini raise Ganga and Yamuna levels in Prayagraj

Heavy rains have swollen the Tons and Mandakini rivers, pushing water into the Ganga and Yamuna and flooding low‑lying homes in Prayagraj district.

04 Sep 2026

Rising Rivers Swamp Multiple Districts as Bihar Floods Intensify

Heavy rains have caused rivers in Bihar to rise further, flooding several districts and displacing residents.

04 Sep 2026

Heavy Rains Flood Jharkhand Rivers, Waterfalls Surge to Full Spate

Jharkhand is experiencing intense rainfall, causing rivers to swell and waterfalls to surge to full capacity.

04 Sep 2026

Heavy Showers Bring Relief in Chandigarh Tricity on Janmashtami

On Janmashtami, the Chandigarh‑Mohali‑Panchkula region experienced intense rain that eased the sweltering heat.

04 Sep 2026