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Bihar: Ganga River Surpasses Danger Level by 1.91m, Flood Alert Issued
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🗓 05 Sep 2026, 03:35 PM
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The Ganga in Bihar has risen 1.91 meters above the danger threshold, prompting authorities to issue a flood alert across the state.
The Ganga River in Bihar has surged 1.91 meters beyond the established danger level, according to the state's water resources department. The rise was recorded at several monitoring stations along the river, prompting the Bihar government to issue a flood alert for the affected districts.
Officials have urged residents in low‑lying areas to take precautionary measures, including securing property and staying informed through local radio and mobile alerts. The flood alert is part of a broader response to the monsoon‑driven rise in river levels across the eastern plains.
The government has also mobilized the state disaster management authority to coordinate evacuation plans and deploy relief teams where needed. Despite the heightened risk, the authorities have not yet declared a state of emergency.
The alert comes amid increasing rainfall in the region, with meteorological agencies forecasting continued monsoon activity over the coming days. Residents are advised to monitor official updates and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities.
Officials have urged residents in low‑lying areas to take precautionary measures, including securing property and staying informed through local radio and mobile alerts. The flood alert is part of a broader response to the monsoon‑driven rise in river levels across the eastern plains.
The government has also mobilized the state disaster management authority to coordinate evacuation plans and deploy relief teams where needed. Despite the heightened risk, the authorities have not yet declared a state of emergency.
The alert comes amid increasing rainfall in the region, with meteorological agencies forecasting continued monsoon activity over the coming days. Residents are advised to monitor official updates and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities.