Patna, August 27: Flooding conditions in Nepal’s upper catchment areas continue to impact the major rivers in Bihar, causing fluctuations in water levels. According to data from the Central Water Commission and the Water Resources Department, close monitoring is being conducted on the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and other rivers. While a decrease in water levels is expected in some areas, others may see an increase in the coming hours.
On Thursday morning, the Ganga River at Gandhi Ghat in Patna was recorded at 75 centimeters above the danger mark. The Central Water Commission indicated that no decrease is expected by Friday morning. At Digha Ghat, the Ganga’s water level was two centimeters above the danger mark, with an anticipated rise of eight centimeters by the following morning.
In Hathidah, the Ganga’s water level remained 75 centimeters above the danger mark, with an estimated increase of one centimeter. The Son River in Maner, Patna, was recorded at 26 centimeters above the danger mark, with a potential rise of four centimeters expected by the next morning. Conversely, in Munger, the Ganga’s water level was 50 centimeters below the danger mark, with a predicted decrease of three centimeters.
In Bhagalpur, the Ganga’s level was 16 centimeters below the danger mark, with no significant changes expected in the next few hours. In Kahalgon, the water level was 83 centimeters above the danger mark, while in Sahibganj, it was recorded at 57 centimeters above. The situation concerning the Gandak River is also being closely monitored. In Hajipur, Vaishali, the Gandak’s water level was 89 centimeters below the danger mark, with a slight decrease of about one centimeter expected by Thursday night.
At Dumriaghat in Gopalganj, the Gandak was 31 centimeters above the danger mark, with an expected rise of 25 centimeters by Friday morning. Fluctuations in water flow at the Valmikinagar Gandak Barrage have also been noted. Data indicated a flow of 99,800 cusecs at 8 AM, which increased to 104,400 cusecs by 9 AM and reached 106,600 cusecs by 11 AM. The flow remained stable at 106,600 cusecs from noon until 3 PM, before decreasing to 104,400 cusecs by 4 PM.
These fluctuations are critical as vigilance is heightened in Bihar’s border areas following flash floods in Nepal. Recent official and media updates have highlighted ongoing monitoring of the Gandak’s water flow and increased administrative preparations in sensitive districts. Similarly, in Supaul’s Basua, the Kosi’s water level was recorded at 94 centimeters below the danger mark, with a rise of seven centimeters expected by night.
In Khagaria’s Baltara, the Kosi was 71 centimeters above the danger mark, but a decrease of four centimeters is anticipated by the next morning. In Kursela, Katihar, the Kosi was recorded at 61 centimeters above the danger mark, with a potential increase of one centimeter. In Muzaffarpur’s Benibad, the Bagmati River was 47 centimeters below the danger mark, with an expected decrease of 11 centimeters by evening.
Meanwhile, a decrease in the Ghaghara River’s water levels is also anticipated in Siwan’s Darouli and Gangpur Siswan. According to the weather department’s forecast, light to moderate rainfall is expected in Bihar’s Gandak-Bagmati Adhwara and North Koyal regions, including the Gandak, Kosi, and Budhi Gandak rivers, until August 28. The Water Resources Department has stated that they are fully prepared to address the flood situation, continuously monitoring changes in the water levels of the Gandak Barrage and major rivers to take timely action in case of emergencies.
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