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Gandak River Rises to 4.24 Lakh Cusecs at Valmikinagar Barrage amid Nepal Rainfall
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:31 PM
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Heavy monsoon rains in Nepal have caused the Gandak River to surge, with flow at Valmikinagar Barrage recorded at 4.24 lakh cusecs and expected to climb to around five lakh cusecs by evening.
Heavy monsoon showers over Nepal have triggered a rapid rise in the water level of the Gandak River, which flows along the India‑Nepal border. The surge is being closely monitored by authorities in Bihar as the river approaches critical levels.
At Valmikinagar Barrage, the flow was measured at 4.24 lakh cubic feet per second (cusecs). Hydrological forecasts indicate that the discharge could reach or exceed five lakh cusecs by the evening, signalling a significant increase in flood risk for downstream districts.
State officials have issued advisories urging residents in vulnerable areas to stay alert and cooperate with emergency teams. Continuous updates are being provided as the situation evolves, and flood‑relief measures are being readied on the ground.
At Valmikinagar Barrage, the flow was measured at 4.24 lakh cubic feet per second (cusecs). Hydrological forecasts indicate that the discharge could reach or exceed five lakh cusecs by the evening, signalling a significant increase in flood risk for downstream districts.
State officials have issued advisories urging residents in vulnerable areas to stay alert and cooperate with emergency teams. Continuous updates are being provided as the situation evolves, and flood‑relief measures are being readied on the ground.