The flood situation in Bihar has raised fresh concerns as water levels in several major rivers continue to remain high. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has described the next 48 hours as crucial and said that the state government is closely monitoring the situation.
The Chief Minister visited the area near Marine Drive in Patna on Thursday to review the water level of the Ganga. During the visit, he received information from officials regarding the flood situation, the condition of embankments and ongoing relief and rescue operations.
Samrat Choudhary directed officials to ensure that relief and rescue operations continue with full preparedness in the affected areas. He said the government was keeping a close watch on the condition of the rivers and the safety of embankments.
The Chief Minister said the rising water levels of rivers remained a matter of concern. He specifically referred to the Ganga, Gandak and Son rivers and stressed the need for increased vigilance during the next 48 hours.
The state government is also seeking assistance from the Air Force for flood relief operations. According to the Chief Minister, efforts are being made to secure the required support and the Air Force is expected to begin its assistance from Friday.
The Chief Minister also said that there was no major erosion situation reported at present in the areas reviewed by the administration. However, considering the high water levels, officials have been instructed to remain alert and continue monitoring vulnerable locations.
Several districts of Bihar have been affected by the flood situation. Areas including West Champaran, East Champaran, Saran, Gopalganj and Saharsa have reported the impact of rising water levels.
The Gandak river has emerged as one of the major concerns. Heavy rainfall in Nepal and Uttar Pradesh has contributed to a rise in the river's water level. According to the Water Resources Department, the Gandak was flowing above its previous highest flood level at several monitoring locations.
At Dumariaghat in Gopalganj, the Gandak water level remained around 22 centimetres above the previous highest flood level. At Rewa Ghat in Saran and Lalganj in Vaishali, the water level was also reported to be around 22 centimetres above the previous highest flood level.
The high water level has increased pressure on both the left and right embankments of the Gandak. A breach was reported in the right Saran embankment in Panapur, while a ring embankment under the Tirhut main embankment system in Sahibganj, Muzaffarpur, was also reported to have breached.
The Ganga has also been flowing above the danger mark at several locations. The rising level of the Ganga has added pressure to the Gandak system, while water seepage has reportedly been observed at some vulnerable locations.
Flood-control teams are continuing to monitor such locations around the clock. Officials are working to strengthen vulnerable points and prevent further deterioration of the embankments.
Although the Gandak water level has started falling at some locations, it remains above the previous highest flood level. Authorities have warned that hydraulic pressure on the river system could continue for the next 48 hours, making this period particularly important for flood monitoring and emergency preparedness.
Other rivers have also shown rising trends at several monitoring stations. The Bagmati, Burhi Gandak and Ghaghara rivers have recorded increases in water levels at different locations.
At Benibad, the Bagmati water level was recorded at 50.03 metres, around 1.35 metres above the danger mark. At Khagaria, the Burhi Gandak reached 36.96 metres, which was around 0.38 metres above the danger level.
The Ganga water level was also rising at several locations in and around Patna and Bhagalpur. At Gandhi Ghat in Patna, the level was recorded at 49.67 metres, around 1.07 metres above the danger mark. At Hathidah, it stood at 42.49 metres, around 0.73 metres above the danger level.
Discharge figures at major barrages also showed changes. At Valmikinagar, the Gandak discharge was recorded at 95,340 cusecs on Thursday morning, down from 99,505 cusecs the previous evening.
At Birpur, the Kosi discharge fell from 67,564 cusecs to 46,743 cusecs during the same period. At Indrapuri Barrage, the Son discharge declined from 1,14,000 cusecs to 1,02,100 cusecs.
Despite the decline in discharge at some locations, authorities remain cautious because several rivers continue to flow at high levels. The government is focusing on embankment monitoring, emergency response and relief operations in affected districts.
The possible involvement of the Air Force is expected to strengthen the relief and rescue effort. With the next 48 hours being closely watched, the administration is preparing to respond to any further rise in river levels or pressure on vulnerable embankments.
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