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Agriculture
Ganga Backwater Floods Devastate Sarmera, 350+ Bighas of Paddy Submerged
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 09:44 AM
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Flood waters from the Ganga backwater have inundated more than 350 bighas of paddy in Sarmera Tal area of Nalanda, with water levels reaching 8–10 feet in the villages of Pendi, Sadhah, and Purani Iswa.
Flood waters from the Ganga backwater have surged into the Sarmera Tal area of Nalanda district, Bihar, causing widespread damage to agriculture.
In the villages of Pendi, Sadhah and Purani Iswa, water levels rose to between 8 and 10 feet, submerging more than 350 bighas of paddy fields.
The inundation threatens local food security and has forced many farmers to abandon their crops. Local authorities have mobilised rescue teams and are monitoring the situation closely.
There are concerns about the safety of nearby dams, and officials are urging residents to stay away from low‑lying areas until the water recedes.
The Bihar government has announced emergency relief measures for affected farmers and is coordinating with state agencies to assess the full extent of the damage.
In the villages of Pendi, Sadhah and Purani Iswa, water levels rose to between 8 and 10 feet, submerging more than 350 bighas of paddy fields.
The inundation threatens local food security and has forced many farmers to abandon their crops. Local authorities have mobilised rescue teams and are monitoring the situation closely.
There are concerns about the safety of nearby dams, and officials are urging residents to stay away from low‑lying areas until the water recedes.
The Bihar government has announced emergency relief measures for affected farmers and is coordinating with state agencies to assess the full extent of the damage.