Patna, September 6 (Daily Kiran) : Severe flooding continues to impact Bihar as rising water levels in various rivers exacerbate the situation. Approximately 1.68 million residents across 61 blocks in 11 districts have been affected. The government is actively conducting relief and rescue operations.
In response to the crisis, 80 community kitchens have been established in the affected areas, providing meals to around 121,000 individuals. Additionally, a relief camp has been set up to accommodate 326 flood-affected people, offering housing, food, and medical assistance.
To ensure immediate relief, authorities have distributed nearly 45,900 polyethylene sheets and 11,700 dry ration packets to those in need. To facilitate transportation and evacuations, 1,158 boats are currently operational in the state.
In anticipation of potential worsening conditions, 27 teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and 7 teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed across various districts. As of the latest reports from the Water Resources Department, water levels at several key sites along the Ganges remain above danger marks. For instance, in Buxar, the Ganges is recorded at 0.08 meters above the danger level, although the water level is decreasing.
At Dighaghat in Patna, the water level stands at 1.54 meters, while Gandhi Ghat measures 1.96 meters, both above the danger mark. The water level at Hathidah is also rising, recorded at 1.74 meters above the threshold. In Munger, the Ganges is 0.51 meters above the danger level and on an upward trend. Sultan Ganj and Bhagalpur report levels of 2.01 meters and 0.65 meters above the danger mark, respectively.
Conversely, in Prayagraj and Varanasi, the Ganges’ water levels are below warning levels, with varying trends reported. As of September 6, the discharge data indicates that 227,739 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water is being released from the Son Barrage, with a decreasing trend. The Kosi Barrage is discharging 168,400 cusecs, while the Gandak Barrage reports a stable discharge of 129,000 cusecs.
The Bihar Meteorological Service Center has forecast light to moderate rain across various locations in the state over the next two days, with heavy rainfall possible in some areas. Given the expected rain and rising river levels, authorities remain on alert for further relief and rescue operations. The state government and local administration are closely monitoring the situation in flood-affected areas and deploying relief supplies, boats, and rescue teams as needed.
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