6 days ago
Gandak Water Level Recedes in Bihar After Nepal Flash Floods
Heavy rain and an avalanche-related blockage caused flash floods in Nepal.
The floodwater increased the flow of the Gandak River in nearby Bihar.
Officials opened all 36 gates of the Gandak Barrage to manage the water.
The river level later began to fall, giving some relief to people in low-lying areas.
Rain in Nepal’s Devghat area caused the level to rise again briefly.
No damage to Bihar’s embankments had been reported.
Officials are watching the rivers and warning people in sensitive areas.
The floods in Nepal killed at least 162 people.
The Gandak river’s water level in Bihar began receding on Thursday after surging due to flash floods in Nepal.
Discharge from the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar fell from 1.50 lakh cusecs late Wednesday to 1.04 lakh cusecs Thursday morning.
Authorities opened all 36 barrage gates and kept flood-protection teams on high alert.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary surveyed border areas and reviewed preparedness, relief and rescue operations.
Nepal Police said flash floods on the Bhotekoshi River killed at least 162 people across three districts.
- Who
- Bihar authorities, led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and Nepal Police reported on the flooding.
- What
- The Gandak River rose after flash floods in Nepal but later showed a receding trend in Bihar.
- Where
- The affected areas included Bihar’s border districts near Valmikinagar and Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River region, including Timure.
- When
- The surge occurred on Wednesday, and the water level began receding on Thursday.
- Why
- Flash floods in Nepal increased water flowing into the Gandak River; the Nepal floods followed an avalanche blocking the Lhende tributary.
Key facts
- Barrage discharge peak
- 1.50 lakh cusecs at 11 pm on Wednesday
- Thursday morning discharge
- 1.04 lakh cusecs from the Valmikinagar Gandak Barrage
- Barrage gates opened
- All 36 gates
- Embankment status
- No adverse impact had been reported
- Ganga River
- Water levels were declining, although some locations could see a 1–2 cm rise
- Nepal death toll
- At least 162 people, according to Nepal Police
- Earlier discharge records
- 2.24 lakh cusecs on July 14, 2026, and 5.625 lakh cusecs on September 28, 2024
Quotes
Bihar Water Resources Department official
An official monitoring the Gandak River and flood conditions in Bihar.
“In view of the floods in Nepal, I conducted an aerial survey of the flood situation in Bihar's border areas, including Bagaha, Valmikinagar, Bettiah, and Motihari. I also reviewed the administrative preparedness regarding the potential impact, necessary precautionary measures, safety, and relief and rescue operations.”
telegraphindia.com
“The department officials have been directed to ensure all preparations in view of a possible emergency, maintain continuous vigilance and monitoring, stock essential materials, and ensure regular inspection of embankments.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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