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Gandak River Swells After Nepal Rain, Flood Alert Issued for Saran District
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 10:16 AM
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Heavy rains in Nepal have caused the Gandak River to rise, prompting authorities in Bihar’s Saran district to issue flood alerts and step up embankment monitoring across seven river‑bank blocks.
Heavy monsoon rains in Nepal have led to a rapid increase in the water level of the Gandak River, which flows downstream into the Indian state of Bihar. The surge has raised concerns among officials responsible for flood management in the region.
In Bihar’s Saran district, the rising river has heightened the risk of flooding, especially along the riverbanks that are prone to overflow. The district administration has therefore issued an official flood alert to warn residents and local authorities of the impending danger.
To mitigate the threat, officials have intensified patrols and placed additional monitoring teams on embankments in seven river‑bank blocks. The heightened surveillance aims to detect any breach early and coordinate rapid response measures if needed.
In Bihar’s Saran district, the rising river has heightened the risk of flooding, especially along the riverbanks that are prone to overflow. The district administration has therefore issued an official flood alert to warn residents and local authorities of the impending danger.
To mitigate the threat, officials have intensified patrols and placed additional monitoring teams on embankments in seven river‑bank blocks. The heightened surveillance aims to detect any breach early and coordinate rapid response measures if needed.