Rising Ganga waters revive flood risk in Samastipur's Diara region, Bihar

The Ganga river has risen again in the Diara belt of Samastipur district, re‑igniting flood concerns after a brief period of relief. Water levels, which had earlier receded, surged overnight, prompting authorities to issue fresh alerts for the Mohiuddinagar, Mohanpur and Vidyapatinagar blocks.
Local officials reported that floodwater has already entered several schools, disrupting classes and threatening infrastructure. Residents in low‑lying villages are being urged to move to higher ground and to keep essential supplies ready.
The district disaster management team has deployed additional rescue teams and set up temporary shelters on the outskirts of the affected blocks. Police and flood‑relief personnel are monitoring the situation closely and have warned that the water could rise further if the monsoon intensifies.
Samastipur’s Diara region, known for its fertile alluvial soil, is historically prone to seasonal flooding. The latest rise underscores the need for sustained flood‑control measures and better early‑warning systems in the state.
State authorities have appealed for community cooperation and have promised to provide relief kits to families displaced by the sudden inundation.