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Bhagalpur Floods: 178 Villages Hit as Ganga and Koshi Surge, 2.18 Lakh Affected
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 09:33 PM
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Rising waters of the Ganga and Koshi rivers have inundated 178 villages across 56 panchayats in Bhagalpur, displacing about 2.18 lakh residents. Authorities have relocated more than 22,000 people to safe shelters.
The Ganga and Koshi rivers have surged, flooding 178 villages in Bhagalpur district and affecting 56 panchayats.
Around 2.18 lakh people have been displaced by the rising waters, according to state officials.
The Bihar government has moved more than 22,000 residents to temporary shelters and is accelerating relief operations, including distribution of food, water and medical supplies.
Local authorities continue to monitor water levels and are coordinating with the National Disaster Response Force to ensure timely evacuation and support for the affected communities.
Around 2.18 lakh people have been displaced by the rising waters, according to state officials.
The Bihar government has moved more than 22,000 residents to temporary shelters and is accelerating relief operations, including distribution of food, water and medical supplies.
Local authorities continue to monitor water levels and are coordinating with the National Disaster Response Force to ensure timely evacuation and support for the affected communities.