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Gandak River Ring Dam Breaks in Muzaffarpur – Flood Rises, DM Kumar Gaurav Visits
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 04:16 PM
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A ring dam on the Gandak River in Sahebganj block of Muzaffarpur district collapsed, causing floodwater to spread rapidly. District Magistrate Kumar Gaurav inspected the site and ordered immediate repairs, while officials set up a temporary camp.
The ring dam built across the Gandak River in Sahebganj block of Muzaffarpur district gave way, allowing water to surge into nearby low‑lying areas. The breach was reported as floodwater began to spread quickly across the village hinterland.
Local residents observed the sudden rise in water levels and reported the situation to district authorities. The rapid influx has heightened concerns about further inundation of homes and agricultural fields in the vicinity.
District Magistrate Kumar Gaurav arrived at the scene shortly after the alert and conducted a visual inspection of the damaged structure. He directed the engineering teams to commence emergency repairs and to reinforce vulnerable sections of the embankment.
In parallel, officials have established a temporary camp to coordinate relief activities and to monitor the evolving flood situation. The administration emphasized that swift action is being taken to restore the dam and to mitigate the impact on affected communities.
Local residents observed the sudden rise in water levels and reported the situation to district authorities. The rapid influx has heightened concerns about further inundation of homes and agricultural fields in the vicinity.
District Magistrate Kumar Gaurav arrived at the scene shortly after the alert and conducted a visual inspection of the damaged structure. He directed the engineering teams to commence emergency repairs and to reinforce vulnerable sections of the embankment.
In parallel, officials have established a temporary camp to coordinate relief activities and to monitor the evolving flood situation. The administration emphasized that swift action is being taken to restore the dam and to mitigate the impact on affected communities.