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Bihar on High Alert as Gandak River Surge Threatens 3‑metre Flood Wave
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 08:17 PM
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A sudden rise in the Gandak River has raised flood risk in Bihar, with officials warning of a possible three‑metre high wave and the SSB placing all border units on alert.
The Gandak River, which flows along the India‑Nepal border, experienced an abrupt increase in water flow early Tuesday, prompting flood warnings across Bihar. Hydrological data suggest that the surge could generate a wave up to three metres high, endangering low‑lying districts along the riverbank.
In response, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has issued an all‑units alert for its deployments along the international frontier, directing troops to prepare for rapid rescue and evacuation operations if the water level continues to rise.
State disaster management officials are closely monitoring river gauges and have activated emergency response teams in vulnerable districts. Residents in at‑risk areas have been advised to stay alert, keep essential supplies ready, and follow instructions from local authorities.
The situation remains fluid, and authorities will issue further updates as the river’s behavior is tracked throughout the night and into the next day.
In response, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has issued an all‑units alert for its deployments along the international frontier, directing troops to prepare for rapid rescue and evacuation operations if the water level continues to rise.
State disaster management officials are closely monitoring river gauges and have activated emergency response teams in vulnerable districts. Residents in at‑risk areas have been advised to stay alert, keep essential supplies ready, and follow instructions from local authorities.
The situation remains fluid, and authorities will issue further updates as the river’s behavior is tracked throughout the night and into the next day.