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Ganga water level set to breach highest flood mark at Patna's Gandhi Ghat on Sept 3 night
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 01:17 AM
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The river Ganga is expected to exceed its highest recorded flood level at Gandhi Ghat in Patna during the night of September 3, officials say.
Patna authorities have warned that the Ganga is likely to rise above the highest flood mark recorded at Gandhi Ghat on the night of September 3. Meteorological data shows a steady increase in water levels over the past few days, prompting officials to issue an advisory for residents in low‑lying areas.
The state disaster management team is closely monitoring the situation and has readied emergency response units near the riverbank. While no immediate evacuation orders have been issued, citizens have been urged to stay alert and keep essential supplies handy.
Local officials emphasized that the forecast is based on current river flow trends and that any sudden changes in weather could affect the timeline. They have also coordinated with the Bihar Water Resources Department to ensure that flood‑control gates and embankments are operational.
The public is advised to follow updates from the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority and to avoid non‑essential travel to the riverfront until the threat subsides.
The state disaster management team is closely monitoring the situation and has readied emergency response units near the riverbank. While no immediate evacuation orders have been issued, citizens have been urged to stay alert and keep essential supplies handy.
Local officials emphasized that the forecast is based on current river flow trends and that any sudden changes in weather could affect the timeline. They have also coordinated with the Bihar Water Resources Department to ensure that flood‑control gates and embankments are operational.
The public is advised to follow updates from the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority and to avoid non‑essential travel to the riverfront until the threat subsides.