In Bihar, over 47 lakh people affected by floods across 87 blocks of 15 districts
Severe flooding in Bihar, India, has affected over 47 lakh people across 15 districts. While water levels in some major rivers are stabilizing or receding, many areas remain above the danger mark.
Why it matters
The scale of the displacement and the ongoing threat to infrastructure highlights the recurring humanitarian and environmental challenges posed by monsoon flooding in the region.
Water levels in several major rivers in Bihar are receding or stabilising in the State, with the Disaster Management Department (DMD) continuously monitoring the situation and carrying out relief and rescue operations in 15 flood-affected districts.
According Disaster Management Department release, water discharge in the Gandak and Kosi rivers remained stable, while the Sone recorded a declining trend.
As per the latest figures made available by 6 p.m. on Friday (September 11, 2026), the Gandak’s discharge at the Valmikinagar Barrage was recorded at 86,000 cusecs, with its increasing trend. The highest water discharge was recorded at 2,24,000 cusecs on July 14, 2026.
The Kosi’s discharge at the Birpur Barrage was recorded at 1,41,295 cusecs, with its increasing trend. The highest water discharge of this year so far was recorded at 2,55,425 cusecs on July 20, 2026.
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