Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Gandak, Kosi River Levels Rise as Bihar Officials Monitor
Heavy rain and flooding in Nepal caused the Gandak and Kosi rivers in Bihar to rise.
Officials opened gates at two barrages to help control the water flow.
The Valmikinagar Barrage opened all 36 of its gates.
The Kosi Barrage opened 20 gates.
Officials said both rivers had lower water levels and discharge during the previous 24 hours.
Some misleading reports were shared on social media about the Kosi River.
Supaul officials said the river is rising normally and the barrage is safe.
Several districts are watching the situation closely in case the water rises again.
Heavy rainfall in catchment areas and severe flooding in Nepal have raised Gandak and Kosi river levels in Bihar.
All 36 gates of the Valmikinagar Barrage and 20 gates of the Kosi Barrage have been opened to regulate flow.
Officials said water levels and discharge in both rivers declined over the past 24 hours.
Supaul district officials said the Kosi is rising at a normal rate and that the Kosi Barrage is completely safe.
West Champaran, East Champaran, Saran and Gopalganj districts have been placed on alert for a possible further rise.
- Who
- Bihar district administrations and water-management officials are monitoring the Gandak and Kosi rivers.
- What
- Water levels rose, prompting officials to open barrage gates and place several districts on alert.
- When
- The update refers to conditions over the past 24 hours; the exact date is not stated.
- Where
- The situation concerns Bihar, including the Gandak and Kosi river areas, and districts such as Supaul, West Champaran, East Champaran, Saran and Gopalganj.
- Why
- Severe flooding in Nepal and heavy rainfall in catchment areas increased river levels, requiring flow regulation and monitoring.
- Affected rivers
- Gandak and Kosi
- Valmikinagar Barrage
- All 36 gates opened
- Kosi Barrage
- 20 gates opened
- Recent trend
- Water levels and discharge declined over the past 24 hours
- Kosi status
- Supaul officials said the river is rising at a normal rate and the barrage is safe
- Alert districts
- West Champaran, East Champaran, Saran and Gopalganj
- Monitoring
- Administrations are continuously monitoring the situation