Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Bihar Chief Minister Surveys Flood-Hit Areas After Ganga Embankment Breach
Bihar is facing flooding as the Ganga’s water level rises.
An embankment in Bhagalpur broke early Monday morning.
Officials said erosion, rising water and the river’s strong current caused the breach.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary flew over several affected areas to inspect the situation.
He visited parts of Patna, Begusarai and Bhagalpur districts.
He told officials to provide food, drinking water and other essential items.
He also asked them to prepare for evacuations if needed.
Officials said the situation might improve soon.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Patna, Begusarai and Bhagalpur on Monday.
An embankment along the Ganga breached in Bhagalpur’s Kharik Circle at about 2:30 a.m. after erosion caused by rising water and strong currents.
Choudhary directed officials to monitor vulnerable areas, accelerate rescue and relief work, and ensure supplies reach affected residents.
Officials said the situation was expected to improve soon, while evacuation arrangements were ordered to remain ready.
The chief minister said all gates of the Farakka Barrage had been opened after his conversation with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, state officials and residents of flood-affected areas.
- What
- Choudhary conducted an aerial survey and reviewed flood-relief measures after an embankment breached along the Ganga.
- When
- Monday, with the embankment breach occurring at about 2:30 a.m.
- Where
- Flood-affected areas of Patna, Begusarai and Bhagalpur districts, including Kharik Circle and Naugachia-Raghopur Diara.
- Why
- To assess flooding, oversee relief and rescue operations, monitor vulnerable areas and prepare for possible evacuations.
- Affected districts
- Patna, Begusarai and Bhagalpur
- Breach location
- Kajikoraiya-Raghopur marginal embankment in Kharik Circle, Bhagalpur
- Breach time
- About 2:30 a.m. on Monday
- Reported cause
- Erosion linked to rising water levels and the Ganga’s strong current
- Government response
- Aerial inspection, a review meeting, accelerated relief and rescue operations, and evacuation preparations
- Relief supplies
- Food, drinking water and other essential items
- Farakka Barrage
- Officials said all gates had been opened after Choudhary spoke with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari