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Ganga reaches record high in Patna, floods affect 10.26 lakh in Bihar
✍️ India Today
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 07:38 AM
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The Ganga River surged to its highest level ever recorded in Patna, triggering floods that have impacted about 10.26 lakh people across Bihar.
The Ganga River rose to an unprecedented height in Patna, breaching its previous record and causing the water to overflow into surrounding neighborhoods.
The surge has resulted in flooding that now affects roughly 10.26 lakh residents throughout the state of Bihar, according to the latest reports.
Low‑lying districts are experiencing extensive waterlogging, disrupting daily life and prompting local authorities to issue advisories for affected communities.
The surge has resulted in flooding that now affects roughly 10.26 lakh residents throughout the state of Bihar, according to the latest reports.
Low‑lying districts are experiencing extensive waterlogging, disrupting daily life and prompting local authorities to issue advisories for affected communities.