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Weather
Rising Rivers Flood Villages in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, Alert Issued
✍️ India Today
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 07:38 AM
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Heavy rains have caused the Ganga and its tributaries to swell, submerging several villages in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and prompting a flood alert across North India.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a flood alert for North India after continuous monsoon showers caused the Ganga and its tributaries in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to rise dramatically. River levels in districts such as Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Patna have crossed warning thresholds, forcing residents to evacuate low‑lying areas.
Local authorities have deployed rescue teams and set up temporary shelters for families whose homes are now underwater. Roads connecting several villages have been cut off, hampering relief operations and prompting officials to advise people to avoid non‑essential travel.
The department warned that the situation could worsen over the next 48 hours as more rain is forecasted. Residents are urged to stay informed through official channels and to follow safety instructions issued by state disaster management agencies.
Preliminary assessments indicate that dozens of villages are partially or fully submerged, with agricultural fields also affected. Relief agencies are mobilising food, clean water and medical supplies to the affected communities.
Authorities continue to monitor water levels and will update the public as the situation evolves, emphasizing the need for community cooperation and prompt evacuation where necessary.
Local authorities have deployed rescue teams and set up temporary shelters for families whose homes are now underwater. Roads connecting several villages have been cut off, hampering relief operations and prompting officials to advise people to avoid non‑essential travel.
The department warned that the situation could worsen over the next 48 hours as more rain is forecasted. Residents are urged to stay informed through official channels and to follow safety instructions issued by state disaster management agencies.
Preliminary assessments indicate that dozens of villages are partially or fully submerged, with agricultural fields also affected. Relief agencies are mobilising food, clean water and medical supplies to the affected communities.
Authorities continue to monitor water levels and will update the public as the situation evolves, emphasizing the need for community cooperation and prompt evacuation where necessary.