Flood fears in Bihar as several rivers cross danger marks amid Nepal rains
Heavy rains in Nepal and Bihar have caused multiple rivers to rise above danger levels, leading to flood alerts across several districts. Authorities have moved residents in low-lying areas to safety and are monitoring the situation closely.
Why it matters
Flooding in this region poses a significant humanitarian and economic risk, requiring coordinated disaster management between neighboring countries.
PATNA: Flood fears intensified in Bihar on Saturday as persistent rains in Nepal and the state caused water levels in several rivers to rise above danger marks.The rivers were already swollen following flash floods in the neighbouring Himalayan nation earlier this week.According to the Water Resources Department, the Gandak river has crossed the danger mark in Gopalganj, while the barrage at Valmikinagar released around 99,800 cusecs of water at 8 pm on Saturday.Wednesday’s flash flood in Nepal, triggered by an ice-rock landslide, has prompted the administrations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to intensify monitoring of river systems downstream of the Himalayan rivers."The water level of several rivers, including the Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak and the Ganga, has been rising.
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