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Bihar Floods Persist Despite Low Rainfall, Nepal Not to Blame
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 12:49 PM
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Heavy flooding continues in Bihar even though rainfall has been below normal, and officials say the situation is not linked to water flow from Nepal.
Heavy waterlogging has spread across several districts of Bihar, turning roads into streams and inundating low‑lying villages. Meteorological data for the past week shows rainfall amounts well below the seasonal average, yet floodwaters have risen steadily.
State officials have publicly clarified that the flood is not a consequence of water discharge from Nepal. They emphasized that local river dynamics and inadequate drainage are the primary drivers of the current inundation.
Residents in affected areas report difficulties accessing essential services, with many families seeking temporary shelter in community centres. The district disaster management teams have deployed rescue boats and are distributing dry rations where possible.
Authorities continue to monitor water levels and have urged people to avoid wading through flood‑affected zones. The situation remains fluid, and further updates will be provided as the response progresses.
State officials have publicly clarified that the flood is not a consequence of water discharge from Nepal. They emphasized that local river dynamics and inadequate drainage are the primary drivers of the current inundation.
Residents in affected areas report difficulties accessing essential services, with many families seeking temporary shelter in community centres. The district disaster management teams have deployed rescue boats and are distributing dry rations where possible.
Authorities continue to monitor water levels and have urged people to avoid wading through flood‑affected zones. The situation remains fluid, and further updates will be provided as the response progresses.