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Nepal Flood Threatens Uttar Pradesh and Bihar as Narayani River Swells
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 04:32 AM
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Heavy rains have caused the Narayani River in Nepal to rise sharply, raising concerns of overflow into the Gandak system that feeds Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Officials on both sides of the border are monitoring the situation closely.
Heavy monsoon showers in central Nepal have pushed the Narayani River well above its normal level. The surge is expected to feed into the Gandak River, a trans‑border watercourse that flows into the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Hydrologists explain that the Narayani‑Gandak link acts as a natural conduit; when the Narayani swells, excess water can travel downstream, raising flood risk in the low‑lying districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh and northern Bihar.
State disaster management agencies in both Indian states have issued advisories, urging residents in vulnerable riverine areas to stay alert and prepare for possible evacuations.
The Nepalese government has deployed additional monitoring teams along the Narayani and is coordinating with Indian counterparts to share real‑time data, aiming to mitigate any cross‑border impact.
Hydrologists explain that the Narayani‑Gandak link acts as a natural conduit; when the Narayani swells, excess water can travel downstream, raising flood risk in the low‑lying districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh and northern Bihar.
State disaster management agencies in both Indian states have issued advisories, urging residents in vulnerable riverine areas to stay alert and prepare for possible evacuations.
The Nepalese government has deployed additional monitoring teams along the Narayani and is coordinating with Indian counterparts to share real‑time data, aiming to mitigate any cross‑border impact.