Patna, September 7 (Daily Kiran) : The flood situation in Bihar continues to be serious, with reports indicating that seven rivers are flowing above danger levels. According to the Water Resources Department’s report from Monday morning, the Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, Budhi Gandak, Ganga, Punpun, and Ghaghara rivers are all at critical heights in various locations.
While some areas have recorded a decrease in water levels, the Ganga and other rivers are still rising in certain low-lying regions. The Gandak River, for instance, is flowing at 62.77 meters in Dumariyaghat and 50.47 meters in Hajipur, exceeding danger marks by 55 and 15 centimeters, respectively. However, both locations have seen a decline in water levels.
Conversely, the Kosi River is at 35.13 meters in Baltara and 31.28 meters in Kursela, with water levels decreasing in Baltara but increasing in Kursela. The Bagmati River has risen to 48.93 meters at Benibad, which is 25 centimeters above the danger mark, indicating a rising trend. The Budhi Gandak in Khagaria stands at 38.50 meters, 1.92 meters above the danger level, also showing an upward trend.
The Punpun River has reached 53.47 meters at Shripalpur, exceeding the danger mark by 2.87 meters. The Ganga River’s situation is particularly concerning. In Patna, the Ganga’s water levels are reported at 51.78 meters in Digha, 50.41 meters at Gandhi Ghat, 43.52 meters in Hathidah, 40.06 meters in Munger, 34.44 meters in Bhagalpur, and 32.61 meters in Kahalgaon. Notably, water levels have decreased at Digha and Gandhi Ghat but have increased in Hathidah, Munger, Bhagalpur, and Kahalgaon. The Ganga is currently 1.81 meters above the danger mark at Gandhi Ghat and 1.76 meters at Hathidah.
The discharge of water from major barrages has shown varying trends over the last 24 hours. The discharge from the Birpur Barrage into the Kosi River has decreased from 216,025 cusecs to 196,645 cusecs, a reduction of about 19,380 cusecs. In contrast, the Gandak River’s discharge from the Valmikinagar Barrage has increased from 119,000 cusecs to 121,500 cusecs, a rise of 2,500 cusecs. Meanwhile, the discharge from the Indrapuri Barrage into the Son River has dropped significantly from 188,257 cusecs to 139,847 cusecs, marking a decrease of approximately 48,410 cusecs.
In summary, while some areas in North Bihar, particularly along the Gandak, Bagmati, and Budhi Gandak rivers, are experiencing rising water levels, there are signs of relief in parts of the Kosi. In South and Central Bihar, the Ganga’s behavior varies; while some ghats in Patna are seeing lower water levels, areas from Hathidah to Kahalgaon are experiencing increases. Continuous monitoring and vigilance remain crucial for communities living near riverbanks.
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