Ganga Crosses Record Flood Level In Patna

The Ganga river has surged past its previous highest flood level at Gandhi Ghat in Patna, prompting the Bihar government to sound a high alert in downstream districts and neighbouring areas.

The rising water levels have led to increased monitoring and preparedness measures, with a potential threat to low-lying and flood-prone areas. Diara lands, which are low-lying riverine pockets, are almost completely submerged due to the swollen Ganga.

Heavy rainfall across the state, combined with strong downstream flow from upstream areas, has pushed several major rivers, including the Kosi, Gandak, Punpun, and Sone, well above their respective danger marks.

In Patna, the rising Punpun River has flooded tracks near railway bridge number 21, resulting in the suspension of train services on the Gaya-Patna section until further notice.

Authorities have deployed nine NDRF teams and 27 SDRF teams across vulnerable zones to carry out emergency evacuations. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has asked the Centre to declare floods in Bihar a national calamity and release immediate financial assistance of Rs 5,000 crore for the state.

Tejashwi accused the Centre and state government of not showing seriousness in dealing with the severe flood situation and demanded that Air Force helicopters be made available for relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas.

He claimed that a large tract of the area along the Ganga had been affected by the floods, with diara areas completely submerged and many people stranded in their homes and on rooftops.

There is an urgent need to arrange relief materials and camps for the affected people, Tejashwi added. He also attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the Centre was not taking the flood situation in Bihar seriously.

Tejashwi urged PM Modi to visit Bihar at the earliest, assess the situation in flood-hit areas, and ensure central assistance for relief operations. The floods have affected over 10 lakh people across 11 districts in Bihar.

The situation is being closely monitored, with authorities working to provide relief and assistance to those affected. The Bihar government has appealed for calm and assured that all necessary measures are being taken to mitigate the effects of the floods.

The flood crisis in Bihar is a major concern, with the state government and Centre working together to provide relief and assistance to those affected. The situation is being closely watched, with hopes that the water levels will recede soon and the affected areas will be restored to normalcy.

The floods in Bihar are a reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness and the need for effective relief measures to be in place. The state government and Centre must work together to ensure that those affected receive the necessary assistance and support.