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Floods Submerge 5,000 Homes in Motihari, Bihar as Monsoon Rises
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 11:46 PM
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Heavy rains have caused floodwaters to inundate about 5,000 houses in Motihari, Bihar, prompting authorities to issue alerts across 17 districts.
Monsoon rains intensified on Monday, leading to a rapid rise in the water level of the Burhi Gandak River that runs through Motihari in West Champaran district. The surge forced floodwaters into residential areas, submerging roughly 5,000 homes and disrupting daily life for thousands of residents.
Local administration responded by issuing a flood alert that now covers 17 districts across northern Bihar, urging people to relocate to safer grounds and to avoid low‑lying routes. Emergency teams have been deployed to assist with evacuations and to provide basic relief supplies.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as water levels remain high, and they have warned that further rainfall could exacerbate the flooding. Residents are advised to stay tuned to official updates and to cooperate with rescue crews as the situation evolves.
Local administration responded by issuing a flood alert that now covers 17 districts across northern Bihar, urging people to relocate to safer grounds and to avoid low‑lying routes. Emergency teams have been deployed to assist with evacuations and to provide basic relief supplies.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as water levels remain high, and they have warned that further rainfall could exacerbate the flooding. Residents are advised to stay tuned to official updates and to cooperate with rescue crews as the situation evolves.