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Begusarai District on Alert as Ganga Water Levels Rise, 39 Panchayats Under Close Watch
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 06:17 PM
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The administration of Begusarai district has entered alert mode, monitoring 189 villages across 39 panchayats as the Ganga river rises.
Begusarai district in Bihar has moved to an alert status after the Ganga river’s water level continued to rise, prompting officials to brace for possible flooding.
District authorities have placed 39 panchayats, encompassing a total of 189 villages, under special surveillance. Teams are stationed at key points along the riverbank to track water flow and issue warnings if the situation worsens.
The administration has also readied emergency response kits, including sandbags, portable pumps and rescue boats, to be deployed swiftly should floodwaters breach the banks. Local police and disaster management officials are coordinating to ensure rapid evacuation if required.
Officials emphasized that the alert is precautionary, urging residents to stay informed through official channels and to cooperate with any evacuation orders that may be issued.
District authorities have placed 39 panchayats, encompassing a total of 189 villages, under special surveillance. Teams are stationed at key points along the riverbank to track water flow and issue warnings if the situation worsens.
The administration has also readied emergency response kits, including sandbags, portable pumps and rescue boats, to be deployed swiftly should floodwaters breach the banks. Local police and disaster management officials are coordinating to ensure rapid evacuation if required.
Officials emphasized that the alert is precautionary, urging residents to stay informed through official channels and to cooperate with any evacuation orders that may be issued.