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All 36 Gates of Gandak Barrage Opened as Flood Threat Rises in Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 06:02 PM
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Authorities have opened every gate of the Gandak Barrage in Bihar as river flow surges, raising the possibility of a flood wave up to three metres high.
The state’s disaster management officials announced that all 36 spillway gates of the Gandak Barrage have been opened following an abrupt rise in water discharge. The sudden surge in the river’s flow has prompted concerns that floodwaters could climb as high as three metres in low‑lying areas downstream.
Meteorological data from the regional weather centre indicate that heavy rainfall in the upstream catchment is the primary driver of the increased river level. Officials have warned residents of villages along the Gandak’s banks to remain vigilant and to follow evacuation instructions if water levels continue to rise.
Local police and the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed to assist with potential rescue operations. Relief camps are being prepared in Patna and nearby districts to accommodate displaced families, while the state government is monitoring the situation closely.
The opening of all gates is a precautionary measure aimed at preventing uncontrolled overtopping of the barrage, which could exacerbate damage to agricultural fields and infrastructure in the flood‑prone regions of Bihar.
Citizens are advised to stay updated through official channels and to avoid crossing flooded roads or riverbanks until the situation stabilises.
Meteorological data from the regional weather centre indicate that heavy rainfall in the upstream catchment is the primary driver of the increased river level. Officials have warned residents of villages along the Gandak’s banks to remain vigilant and to follow evacuation instructions if water levels continue to rise.
Local police and the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed to assist with potential rescue operations. Relief camps are being prepared in Patna and nearby districts to accommodate displaced families, while the state government is monitoring the situation closely.
The opening of all gates is a precautionary measure aimed at preventing uncontrolled overtopping of the barrage, which could exacerbate damage to agricultural fields and infrastructure in the flood‑prone regions of Bihar.
Citizens are advised to stay updated through official channels and to avoid crossing flooded roads or riverbanks until the situation stabilises.