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Bihar Floods: Dardha and Jamuna Rivers Overflow in Jehanabad
✍️ economictimes.com
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 10:17 AM
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Heavy rains have caused the Dardha and Jamuna rivers to overflow, flooding parts of Jehanabad district in Bihar.
Heavy rainfall over the past week has swollen the Dardha and Jamuna rivers, leading to widespread flooding in the Jehanabad district of Bihar. The overflow has inundated low‑lying villages and disrupted local transport routes.
Local residents report that several houses have been damaged and agricultural fields are now waterlogged, affecting crop yields. The sudden rise in water levels has forced many families to seek temporary shelter in nearby schools and community centers.
The Bihar state government has deployed emergency relief teams and set up evacuation centers. Flood‑control measures, including the opening of sluice gates, are underway to mitigate further damage.
This incident follows a series of floods across Bihar, with the Kosi River also causing flood‑like conditions in Bhagalpur, underscoring the region’s vulnerability to monsoon‑driven water surges.
Local residents report that several houses have been damaged and agricultural fields are now waterlogged, affecting crop yields. The sudden rise in water levels has forced many families to seek temporary shelter in nearby schools and community centers.
The Bihar state government has deployed emergency relief teams and set up evacuation centers. Flood‑control measures, including the opening of sluice gates, are underway to mitigate further damage.
This incident follows a series of floods across Bihar, with the Kosi River also causing flood‑like conditions in Bhagalpur, underscoring the region’s vulnerability to monsoon‑driven water surges.