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NASA Satellite Image Shows Extent of Bihar Floods After 18 Years
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 05:15 AM
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NASA released a satellite photograph that captures the widespread flooding in Bihar, marking the first such image in 18 years. The picture highlights the scale of water inundation across the state.
Heavy rains have triggered severe flooding across Bihar, leaving several districts under water and disrupting daily life. In response, NASA's Earth observation satellites captured a high‑resolution image that reveals the full extent of the inundation, a visual record not produced for the state in nearly two decades.
The satellite picture, released by NASA's public outreach team, shows large swathes of agricultural land, roads and settlements submerged under water. Analysts say the image can help authorities assess damage, plan relief operations and improve future flood‑risk mapping.
State officials have been coordinating rescue and relief efforts, deploying boats and relief kits to affected villages. The NASA image adds a scientific perspective to the on‑ground reports, underscoring the magnitude of the disaster and the need for coordinated response.
Experts note that such satellite data, when combined with local observations, can enhance early warning systems and guide long‑term mitigation strategies for flood‑prone regions like Bihar.
The release comes as the monsoon season continues, prompting calls for heightened vigilance and preparedness across the region.
The satellite picture, released by NASA's public outreach team, shows large swathes of agricultural land, roads and settlements submerged under water. Analysts say the image can help authorities assess damage, plan relief operations and improve future flood‑risk mapping.
State officials have been coordinating rescue and relief efforts, deploying boats and relief kits to affected villages. The NASA image adds a scientific perspective to the on‑ground reports, underscoring the magnitude of the disaster and the need for coordinated response.
Experts note that such satellite data, when combined with local observations, can enhance early warning systems and guide long‑term mitigation strategies for flood‑prone regions like Bihar.
The release comes as the monsoon season continues, prompting calls for heightened vigilance and preparedness across the region.