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Ganga breaches record flood level in Bihar, over 1 million affected
✍️ business-standard.com
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 12:22 AM
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The Ganga River in Bihar has risen to its highest recorded flood mark, impacting more than one million residents across the state.
The Ganga River in Bihar has surged beyond its historic flood threshold, marking the highest water level ever recorded for the river in the state. The unprecedented rise has left over one million people facing displacement, loss of livelihood and disruption of essential services.
State authorities have declared the situation a major disaster, mobilising emergency response teams to provide relief and assess the extent of damage. Local administrations are coordinating with the National Disaster Management Authority to ensure that affected communities receive food, shelter and medical assistance.
Preliminary reports indicate that the floodwaters have inundated large swathes of agricultural land and residential areas, heightening concerns over food security and public health. Officials warn that the situation could worsen if the river continues to rise, urging residents in vulnerable zones to remain vigilant and follow evacuation directives.
State authorities have declared the situation a major disaster, mobilising emergency response teams to provide relief and assess the extent of damage. Local administrations are coordinating with the National Disaster Management Authority to ensure that affected communities receive food, shelter and medical assistance.
Preliminary reports indicate that the floodwaters have inundated large swathes of agricultural land and residential areas, heightening concerns over food security and public health. Officials warn that the situation could worsen if the river continues to rise, urging residents in vulnerable zones to remain vigilant and follow evacuation directives.