Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Nalanda District Faces Flood-Like Situation After Dam Breaches
Heavy rain led to a flood in parts of Nalanda, Bihar, because a nearby dam had to release water.
This caused damage to other smaller dams, flooding areas.
The government is giving out food and water and setting up tents to help people.
Officials are also working to fix the damage and have suspended some engineers because they didn't do their jobs properly.
Rescue teams are also on the ground helping.
Flood-like situation in Nalanda district due to damaged dams.
Water released from Uderasthan Barrage caused damage to small dams.
Authorities are providing relief materials and setting up tents.
Seven engineers suspended for dereliction of duty.
NDRF teams deployed for rescue and relief operations.
- Who
- Affected people in Hilsa, Karaiparsurai and Ekangarsarai
- What
- Flood-like situation due to breaches in embankments
- When
- June 21, 2025
- Where
- Nalanda district, Bihar
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and release of water from Uderasthan Barrage causing damage to small dams
Government Response
Public Concerns
Focus of action
Government Response
Providing Relief
Public Concerns
Addressing structural damages
- Affected District
- Nalanda
- Cause
- Breaches in embankments/damaged dams
- Origin of Water
- Uderasthan Barrage
- Affected Areas
- Hilsa, Karaiparsurai, Ekangarsarai
- Relief Measures
- Food, water, tents
- NDRF Deployment
- Two teams deployed
- Engineer Suspensions
- Seven engineers suspended