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Weather
Cyclone Arnab Brings Heavy Rain to Patna, Flood Threat Looms on Kosi and Gandak
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 11:15 AM
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The weather department has issued an alert as Cyclone Arnab drives continuous rain and strong winds over Patna and other districts, raising flood concerns on the Kosi and Gandak rivers.
The Meteorological Department has placed Bihar under a weather alert after Cyclone Arnab intensified rainfall across the state. Patna and several surrounding districts are experiencing sustained downpours accompanied by strong gusts, prompting warnings of possible thunderstorms and hail.
Forecasts for today indicate that the rain will continue with intermittent bursts of heavy wind, making travel hazardous and increasing the likelihood of waterlogging in low‑lying areas.
Both the Kosi and Gandak rivers have risen sharply, reaching near‑bank levels. The swelling of these rivers has heightened flood risk for communities situated along their floodplains, especially in districts where drainage is already strained.
State authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant, avoid non‑essential travel, and cooperate with emergency teams should evacuation become necessary. Local officials are monitoring river gauges and stand ready to deploy relief measures if the situation worsens.
Forecasts for today indicate that the rain will continue with intermittent bursts of heavy wind, making travel hazardous and increasing the likelihood of waterlogging in low‑lying areas.
Both the Kosi and Gandak rivers have risen sharply, reaching near‑bank levels. The swelling of these rivers has heightened flood risk for communities situated along their floodplains, especially in districts where drainage is already strained.
State authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant, avoid non‑essential travel, and cooperate with emergency teams should evacuation become necessary. Local officials are monitoring river gauges and stand ready to deploy relief measures if the situation worsens.