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Bihar braces for flood as Gandak River surges, gates opened
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 06:32 PM
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A sudden rise in the Gandak River’s flow has raised flood warnings in Bihar, prompting the opening of all barrage gates and alerting border forces.
The Gandak River in Bihar has experienced an abrupt increase in water flow, prompting officials to warn of a possible flood wave up to three metres high. In response, the state’s flood management authorities have opened all gates of the Gandak Barrage to regulate the surge and reduce downstream pressure.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has issued directives to coordinate emergency measures, including the deployment of relief teams and the preparation of evacuation plans for vulnerable areas. Simultaneously, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has placed all its units stationed along the India‑Nepal border on high alert, citing the cross‑border nature of the river’s catchment.
Local agencies are monitoring river levels continuously and have urged residents in low‑lying districts to stay vigilant. The combined actions aim to mitigate potential damage and ensure public safety as the monsoon season progresses.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has issued directives to coordinate emergency measures, including the deployment of relief teams and the preparation of evacuation plans for vulnerable areas. Simultaneously, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has placed all its units stationed along the India‑Nepal border on high alert, citing the cross‑border nature of the river’s catchment.
Local agencies are monitoring river levels continuously and have urged residents in low‑lying districts to stay vigilant. The combined actions aim to mitigate potential damage and ensure public safety as the monsoon season progresses.