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Bihar Floods: Ganga Surpasses High Flood Level, 16.85 Lakh Affected Across 11 Districts
✍️ India Today
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 11:03 AM
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The Ganga has risen above the high flood level in Bihar, leaving more than 1.68 million people affected across 11 districts.
The Ganga has crossed the high flood level in the state of Bihar, triggering widespread inundation across 11 districts. According to state officials, more than 16.85 lakh residents have been affected, with homes, roads and agricultural land submerged.
Heavy monsoon rains over the past weeks have swollen the river, prompting the Bihar government to deploy emergency relief teams and set up evacuation centers. Flood‑water levels are expected to remain high for the next few days, as the monsoon season continues.
Local authorities have urged residents to stay alert and follow instructions from the disaster management authorities. The state has also requested assistance from the central government to accelerate relief operations and restore essential services.
The flood has disrupted transportation and commerce, with several major roads and rail links closed. Efforts are underway to clear debris and reopen critical infrastructure as soon as conditions allow.
Heavy monsoon rains over the past weeks have swollen the river, prompting the Bihar government to deploy emergency relief teams and set up evacuation centers. Flood‑water levels are expected to remain high for the next few days, as the monsoon season continues.
Local authorities have urged residents to stay alert and follow instructions from the disaster management authorities. The state has also requested assistance from the central government to accelerate relief operations and restore essential services.
The flood has disrupted transportation and commerce, with several major roads and rail links closed. Efforts are underway to clear debris and reopen critical infrastructure as soon as conditions allow.