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Bihar on High Alert as Ganga, Gandak and Kosi Rivers Surge
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 11:03 PM
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The water levels of the Ganga, Gandak and Kosi rivers have risen sharply, prompting Bihar authorities to issue a high alert for possible flooding.
The state of Bihar has raised a high alert after monitoring agencies reported a significant rise in the water levels of three major rivers – the Ganga, Gandak and Kosi. Officials say the surge is attributed to heavy upstream rainfall and melting snow in the Himalayas, which has increased the flow into the plains.
District disaster management teams have been mobilised and flood‑prone areas are being surveyed for evacuation readiness. Temporary shelters are being prepared, and relief supplies are being pre‑positioned in vulnerable districts.
The state government has urged residents in low‑lying regions to stay vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel near riverbanks, and follow instructions from local authorities. Continuous updates will be provided through radio, television and digital platforms.
Meteorological departments are closely tracking the situation and have warned that water levels could remain high for several days, raising the risk of flash floods in certain pockets of the state.
District disaster management teams have been mobilised and flood‑prone areas are being surveyed for evacuation readiness. Temporary shelters are being prepared, and relief supplies are being pre‑positioned in vulnerable districts.
The state government has urged residents in low‑lying regions to stay vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel near riverbanks, and follow instructions from local authorities. Continuous updates will be provided through radio, television and digital platforms.
Meteorological departments are closely tracking the situation and have warned that water levels could remain high for several days, raising the risk of flash floods in certain pockets of the state.