Patna, August 23: Despite receiving below-average rainfall this year, the water levels in Bihar’s major rivers are on the rise. The Ganga, Son, Gandak, Kosi, Ghaghara, Budhi Gandak, and Bagmati rivers are flowing near or above danger marks in several locations, raising concerns for residents in low-lying areas and increasing the risk of flooding in multiple districts.
In Patna, the Ganga River is flowing above the danger mark at Gandhi Ghat, Digha Ghat, and Hathidah. At Gandhi Ghat, the water level was recorded at 75 centimeters above the danger mark on Saturday morning. At Digha Ghat, it was 8 centimeters higher, while Hathidah recorded a level 46 centimeters above the danger mark.
Forecasts suggest that the water level at Digha Ghat could rise by another 13 centimeters by the next morning, and Hathidah may see an increase of 20 centimeters. In Buxar, the Ganga’s water level was 104 centimeters below the danger mark, but it is expected to rise by 32 centimeters by the afternoon. In Munger, the Ganga was recorded 110 centimeters below the danger mark, while in Bhagalpur, it was 95 centimeters below.
In Kahalgaon, the Ganga is flowing just 2 centimeters below the danger mark, heightening concerns among residents in Munger. Floodwaters have entered the premises of the famous Chandika temple, raising alarms for nearby residents. The Son River’s water level in Ganer, Patna district, was recorded 1 centimeter above the danger mark.
Meanwhile, the Ghaghara River is flowing 38 centimeters above the danger mark in Darouli, Siwan, although a decrease of 10 centimeters is expected by the next morning. The Gandak River is 56 centimeters above the danger mark at Dumariyaghat in Gopalganj. In Khagaria, the Budhi Gandak River is 8 centimeters below the danger mark, with a forecasted increase of 14 centimeters by the next day. The Kosi River is also raising concerns in several areas.
In Balatara, Khagaria, the Kosi is flowing 54 centimeters above the danger mark. In Kursela, Katihar, the water level is 6 centimeters below the danger mark, but an increase of 38 centimeters is anticipated by the next day. In Supaul’s Basua, the Kosi is recorded 96 centimeters below the danger mark.
In Benibad, Muzaffarpur, the Bagmati’s water level is noted to be 26 centimeters below the danger mark. According to the meteorological department, light to moderate rainfall is expected in the catchment areas of North Koel and Kanhar until August 23, with light rain forecasted in other catchment areas across the state. Continuous monitoring of river water levels is being conducted.
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