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Ganga and Ghaghara Rivers in Bihar, UP Surge Past Danger Levels
✍️ NDTV Profit
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 11:32 AM
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The Ganga and Ghaghara rivers in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have risen above danger thresholds, heightening flood risk across the region.
The water levels of the Ganga and its tributary Ghaghara have crossed the designated danger marks in both Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, according to the latest data released by the flood monitoring agencies. Charts released by NDTV Profit show a sharp rise in river heights over the past 24 hours, pushing the streams into the high‑risk zone.
State disaster management authorities in Patna and Lucknow have issued alerts, urging residents in low‑lying districts to stay vigilant and be prepared for possible evacuations. Preliminary assessments indicate that several villages along the riverbanks could face inundation if the flow continues to increase.
Officials are closely tracking the situation, deploying additional rescue teams and pre‑positioning relief supplies in vulnerable areas. The agencies have also warned that heavy monsoon rains expected later this week could exacerbate the swelling, prompting further precautionary measures.
No major casualties have been reported so far, but the authorities have asked the public to avoid non‑essential travel near the riverbanks and to follow instructions from local officials.
State disaster management authorities in Patna and Lucknow have issued alerts, urging residents in low‑lying districts to stay vigilant and be prepared for possible evacuations. Preliminary assessments indicate that several villages along the riverbanks could face inundation if the flow continues to increase.
Officials are closely tracking the situation, deploying additional rescue teams and pre‑positioning relief supplies in vulnerable areas. The agencies have also warned that heavy monsoon rains expected later this week could exacerbate the swelling, prompting further precautionary measures.
No major casualties have been reported so far, but the authorities have asked the public to avoid non‑essential travel near the riverbanks and to follow instructions from local officials.