Over 43 lakh people have suffered due to floods across 14 districts in Bihar, as rising river levels and persistent rain create a crisis. Bihar’s Disaster Management Department (DMD) confirmed on Thursday that many of the state’s rivers, including the Ganga, flow above the danger mark.

The floods result from continuous rainfall in the state and heavy downpours in Nepal’s catchment areas. Reportedly, 43.64 lakh individuals in 527 gram panchayats spanning 85 blocks have felt the impact of flooding.

Districts most severely affected include Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, and Buxar, where residents face significant challenges due to rising waters. The DMD noted that Bihar recorded 83.6 mm of rainfall in September, exceeding the normal average by 24 percent.

As per the latest bulletin, the Ganga at Sultanganj in Bhagalpur rose to 36.72 metres as of 6 AM Thursday, exceeding the danger level by 2.22 metres; although the flow has remained stable. Other rivers such as the Gandak at Dumriya Ghat and the Kosi at Baltara and Kursela also continue to flow above safe levels.

In response to the crisis, authorities have set up 951 community kitchens across affected districts to aid flood victims. Additionally, 15 relief camps have been established, providing shelter, meals, medical assistance, and essential facilities to over 11,255 displaced individuals.

Helping those in need, officials have distributed 2.57 lakh polythene sheets and 40,600 dry ration packets. They have also mobilized 1,932 boats for evacuation efforts and provided 6,692 quintals of cattle fodder to livestock owners grappling with the aftermath of the floods.

The discharge rates of key barrages illustrate the situation’s severity, with the Gandak Barrage recording 77,600 cusecs, the Kosi Barrage flaring up to 1,40,240 cusecs, and the discharge at Indrapuri Barrage standing at 72,095 cusecs as per the latest updates. These statistics highlight a critical moment for Bihar.

For ongoing relief and rescue operations, authorities deployed 27 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams along with 10 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams across various regions to assist in emergency measures.

Looking forward, the weather office predicts a mixture of light to moderate rain in some areas along with heavy rainfall across the state for the next two days, raising concerns about further flooding and its impact on the already struggling citizens.

Over 43 lakh people have suffered due to floods across 14 districts in Bihar, as rising river levels and persistent rain create a crisis. Bihar’s Disaster Management Department (DMD) confirmed on Thursday that many of the state’s rivers, including the Ganga, flow above the danger mark.

The floods result from continuous rainfall in the state and heavy downpours in Nepal’s catchment areas. Reportedly, 43.64 lakh individuals in 527 gram panchayats spanning 85 blocks have felt the impact of flooding.

Districts most severely affected include Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, and Buxar, where residents face significant challenges due to rising waters. The DMD noted that Bihar recorded 83.6 mm of rainfall in September, exceeding the normal average by 24 percent.

As per the latest bulletin, the Ganga at Sultanganj in Bhagalpur rose to 36.72 metres as of 6 AM Thursday, exceeding the danger level by 2.22 metres; although the flow has remained stable. Other rivers such as the Gandak at Dumriya Ghat and the Kosi at Baltara and Kursela also continue to flow above safe levels.

In response to the crisis, authorities have set up 951 community kitchens across affected districts to aid flood victims. Additionally, 15 relief camps have been established, providing shelter, meals, medical assistance, and essential facilities to over 11,255 displaced individuals.

Helping those in need, officials have distributed 2.57 lakh polythene sheets and 40,600 dry ration packets. They have also mobilized 1,932 boats for evacuation efforts and provided 6,692 quintals of cattle fodder to livestock owners grappling with the aftermath of the floods.

The discharge rates of key barrages illustrate the situation’s severity, with the Gandak Barrage recording 77,600 cusecs, the Kosi Barrage flaring up to 1,40,240 cusecs, and the discharge at Indrapuri Barrage standing at 72,095 cusecs as per the latest updates. These statistics highlight a critical moment for Bihar.

For ongoing relief and rescue operations, authorities deployed 27 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams along with 10 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams across various regions to assist in emergency measures.

Looking forward, the weather office predicts a mixture of light to moderate rain in some areas along with heavy rainfall across the state for the next two days, raising concerns about further flooding and its impact on the already struggling citizens.