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Muzaffarpur's Bagmati River stays a metre above danger level, 150+ homes flooded
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:15 PM
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Continuous rains have pushed the Bagmati River in Muzaffarpur to flow about one metre above the flood danger mark, flooding more than 150 houses in Katara and Aurai blocks.
The Bagmati River in Muzaffarpur district is currently flowing roughly one metre above the officially designated flood danger line, following several days of heavy rainfall. Local authorities have confirmed that water levels remain above the critical mark despite a slight slowdown in the rise.
In the Katara and Aurai blocks, the excess water has spread across low‑lying areas, submerging more than 150 residential houses. Residents report that ground floors are completely inundated, forcing families to move to higher rooms or temporary shelters.
District disaster management officials are monitoring the situation closely and have issued advisories for people in vulnerable zones to stay alert. No major casualties have been reported so far, but the authorities are prepared to deploy relief teams if the water level rises further.
The situation underscores the ongoing flood risk in Bihar’s northern plains during the monsoon season, prompting calls for improved drainage and early warning mechanisms in the affected blocks.
In the Katara and Aurai blocks, the excess water has spread across low‑lying areas, submerging more than 150 residential houses. Residents report that ground floors are completely inundated, forcing families to move to higher rooms or temporary shelters.
District disaster management officials are monitoring the situation closely and have issued advisories for people in vulnerable zones to stay alert. No major casualties have been reported so far, but the authorities are prepared to deploy relief teams if the water level rises further.
The situation underscores the ongoing flood risk in Bihar’s northern plains during the monsoon season, prompting calls for improved drainage and early warning mechanisms in the affected blocks.