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Patna Floods: Ganges Rises, Authorities on 24‑Hour Alert
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 02:48 PM
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The Patna district administration has intensified monitoring of lower‑lying areas as the Ganges swells, keeping officials on a 24‑hour alert.
The Ganges has risen to dangerous levels, prompting the Patna district administration to heighten surveillance of its lower‑lying regions.
Officials are conducting continuous checks on the ghats, ensuring that any sudden changes in water flow are detected promptly.
In response to the escalating threat, authorities have been instructed to remain on alert 24 hours a day, coordinating with local police and disaster management teams.
According to preliminary estimates, the flood has already displaced about 6.65 lakh people across Patna and surrounding districts, with many families seeking refuge in higher ground.
The state government has mobilized additional resources, including boats and relief supplies, to support affected communities and prevent further damage.
Officials are conducting continuous checks on the ghats, ensuring that any sudden changes in water flow are detected promptly.
In response to the escalating threat, authorities have been instructed to remain on alert 24 hours a day, coordinating with local police and disaster management teams.
According to preliminary estimates, the flood has already displaced about 6.65 lakh people across Patna and surrounding districts, with many families seeking refuge in higher ground.
The state government has mobilized additional resources, including boats and relief supplies, to support affected communities and prevent further damage.