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UP-Bihar Flood Alert: Ganga's Fierce Flow Threatens Communities
✍️ ABP News
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 04:18 PM
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Authorities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have issued a flood alert as the Ganga swells, threatening villages and towns along its banks.
State disaster management authorities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have issued a flood alert following a sharp rise in the Ganga’s water level.
The alert, issued early this week, covers several districts along the river’s banks, warning residents of the risk of sudden inundation.
Officials have urged people in low‑lying areas to stay alert, keep emergency supplies ready, and follow instructions from local authorities.
Emergency services, including the National Disaster Response Force, have been deployed to monitor the situation and provide assistance if required.
The flood alert comes as the Ganga continues to swell after heavy monsoon rains, raising concerns about potential damage to homes and infrastructure.
The alert, issued early this week, covers several districts along the river’s banks, warning residents of the risk of sudden inundation.
Officials have urged people in low‑lying areas to stay alert, keep emergency supplies ready, and follow instructions from local authorities.
Emergency services, including the National Disaster Response Force, have been deployed to monitor the situation and provide assistance if required.
The flood alert comes as the Ganga continues to swell after heavy monsoon rains, raising concerns about potential damage to homes and infrastructure.