AI-generated summary
Flash floods in Nepal earlier in the week swollen rivers, and persistent rainfall in Nepal and Bihar has further increased water levels.
Gandak river has crossed the danger mark in Gopalganj, while the barrage at Valmikinagar released around 99,800 cusecs of water at 8 pm on Saturday.
PATNA: Flood fears intensified in Bihar on Saturday as persistent rains in Nepal and the state caused water levels in several rivers to rise above danger marks. The rivers were already swollen following flash floods in the neighbouring Himalayan nation earlier this week. According to the Water Resources Department, the Gandak river has crossed the danger mark in Gopalganj, while the barrage at Valmikinagar released around 99,800 cusecs of water at 8 pm on Saturday. Wednesday’s flash flood in Nepal, triggered by an ice-rock landslide, has prompted the administrations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to intensify monitoring of river systems downstream of the Himalayan rivers. "The water level of several rivers, including the Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak and the Ganga, has been rising. Incessant rainfall in the catchment areas of Nepal has led to rivers touching or flowing above the danger level at several places," a senior official of the Water Resources Department told news agency PTI on Saturday. The Kosi and Burhi Gandak rivers have reached the danger level in Khagaria, Katihar and Kursela, while the Ganga is flowing above the danger mark at Hathidah and Gandhighat in Patna, as well as Kahlgaon in Bhagalpur, according to a Water Resources Department bulletin. People residing in low-lying areas have been moved to safety, said a senior official, adding that all departments concerned have been put on alert. "District magistrates have been directed to monitor the situation personally. Flood Control Department officials and engineers are camping at certain vulnerable sites in Bhagalpur, Purnea, Katihar, West Champaran and other districts," the official said.
Are you satisfied with the current response from government officials regarding the flood situation?
Yes, very satisfied No, not satisfied
3k+ users shared opinion today
5k+ users already voted today
3k+ users shared opinion today
Share Opinion
(With agency inputs)
End of Article
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Water levels will remain high or increase if rainfall continues in catchment areas
Likely · Within days
The Zion Forever Project has secured a conservation easement protecting 145 acres of land just outside Zion National Park's East entrance, preventing future development of hotels, condos or restaurants while preserving scenic views, watersheds and wildlife corridors. The deal, facilitated by philanthropist Brian Donnell and a private landowner who retains title, ensures the land remains undeveloped in perpetuity as part of a broader strategy to buffer the park from commercial encroachment.
Torrential rains caused the Mandakini river to overflow in Chitrakoot, flooding the pilgrimage town on the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh border. Two Indian Air Force helicopters and three SDRF teams were deployed to rescue stranded people using boats on inundated roads, while six relief shelters were prepared. Officials cited a dam breach in Uttar Pradesh and heavy rainfall forecasts, with the district expecting very heavy rain on Wednesday.
In August 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection acquired a 22-acre former strawberry farm adjacent to Monmouth Battlefield State Park for $15 million, blocking a planned 192,560-square-foot industrial development approved in 2024. The acquisition, funded by the state's Green Acres Program and federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, preserves the land as part of the Revolutionary War battlefield park, protecting historic views, reducing traffic impacts, and aligning with 250th anniversary commemorations.
Ohio is deploying five refrigerated trailers costing $200,000 to collect donated deer during key hunting weekends, inspired by Michigan's program, to manage deer populations, reduce crop damage, and provide high-quality venison protein to food-insecure residents through partnerships with food banks and correctional facilities.
The Environment Agency built a 16-metre footbridge at Twyford Marina in Yalding, Kent, using fibre-reinforced polymer made from recycled fishing nets. The bridge, weighing 3.5 tons, uses a modular Lego-like block system requiring little mortar and reduced concrete use. Constructed in the Netherlands and transported by road and barge, it opened to the public in 2024, offering lower maintenance and a reduced carbon footprint.
In August 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection acquired a 22-acre strawberry farm adjacent to Monmouth Battlefield State Park for $15 million, preserving it as permanent parkland and blocking a previously approved 192,560-square-foot industrial development. The acquisition, funded by the state’s Green Acres Program and federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, protects historic views, reduces traffic impacts, and expands the park to approximately 2,764 acres ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War.