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Bihar's Gaya District Issues Red Alert Amid Heavy Jharkhand Rains, Flood Risk Heightened
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 06:33 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Gaya district after intense rainfall in neighboring Jharkhand, prompting authorities to monitor river levels and low‑lying areas closely.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Gaya district on Monday, following heavy rainfall in the adjoining state of Jharkhand.
In response, the district administration has intensified monitoring of river water levels and low‑lying areas to pre‑empt potential flooding.
Officials have urged residents of flood‑prone villages to stay alert, keep emergency supplies ready and follow instructions from local authorities.
The red alert remains in effect until further notice, with the district coordinating closely with the police and the State Disaster Management Authority to ensure timely response.
In response, the district administration has intensified monitoring of river water levels and low‑lying areas to pre‑empt potential flooding.
Officials have urged residents of flood‑prone villages to stay alert, keep emergency supplies ready and follow instructions from local authorities.
The red alert remains in effect until further notice, with the district coordinating closely with the police and the State Disaster Management Authority to ensure timely response.