Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Bihar Districts on Flood Alert as Ganga River Rises
The state of Bihar in India is getting ready for possible floods.
The Ganga river's water level is rising, and more rain is expected.
Officials are watching closely and have told people to be ready.
They are setting up places for people to stay if needed and making sure they have food.
Teams are prepared to help if floods happen.
The goal is to keep everyone safe.
Several districts in Bihar are on alert due to rising water levels in the Ganga river.
The Disaster Management Department (DMD) has instructed all wings to remain on high alert.
Heavy rainfall is anticipated in Bihar, including catchment areas of the Sone river.
Teams from the Water Resources Department, NDRF, and SDRF are prepared to assist.
Flood-fighting materials have been stockpiled at vulnerable points.
- Who
- The Disaster Management Department (DMD) and related teams.
- What
- An alert was issued for several districts in Bihar for flood-like conditions.
- When
- An alert was issued on Sunday.
- Where
- Several districts in Bihar, India.
- Why
- Due to rising water levels in the Ganga river and forecast of heavy rainfall.
- Affected Areas
- Several districts in Bihar
- River
- Ganga
- Anticipated Rainfall
- Heavy rainfall in Bihar and catchment areas
- Preparedness
- High alert for DMD, Water Resources, NDRF, SDRF
- Kosi Barrage Discharge
- 1,10,845 cusecs