Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Rising Ganga Floodwaters Disrupt Train Services Across Bihar
Heavy rain has caused the Ganga River to rise in Bihar.
Water levels became dangerously high near a railway bridge between Patna Sahib and Patliputra Junction.
Because of this, railway officials stopped trains on part of the track.
Ten local MEMU trains were cancelled.
Six longer-distance trains were sent along different routes.
The changes were made to keep trains away from the affected area.
The Ganga also rose above its earlier record flood level at two places in Patna.
About 10.26 lakh people in 11 Bihar districts have been affected by the flooding.
Indian Railways suspended movement near Bridge No. 21 between Patna Sahib and Patliputra Junction from 8:10 p.m. on September 4, 2026.
Ten MEMU services connecting Gaya, Patna Junction and Rajgir were cancelled.
Six express trains, including services to Dhanbad, Rajgir, Banaras, Purnia Court and Hatia, were diverted.
The Ganga exceeded its previous highest flood level at Gandhi Ghat and Pandarak in Patna.
Flooding has affected about 10.26 lakh people across 11 districts of Bihar, according to a PTI report.
- Who
- Indian Railways and the East Central Railway changed services; about 10.26 lakh people in 11 Bihar districts were affected by flooding.
- What
- Several trains were cancelled or diverted after high water affected railway operations near Bridge No. 21.
- When
- Train movement was suspended from 8:10 p.m. on September 4, 2026; some diversions were listed for September 6, 2026, and the Ganga exceeded its previous highest level on Saturday morning.
- Where
- The disruption occurred between Patna Sahib and Patliputra Junction in Bihar; flooding was reported at Gandhi Ghat and Pandarak in Patna.
- Why
- Rising water near the railway bridge and widespread flooding made normal train operations unsafe or impractical.
- Affected railway section
- Bridge No. 21 on the down line between Patna Sahib and Patliputra Junction
- Suspension start
- 8:10 p.m. on September 4, 2026, until further notice
- Cancelled services
- Ten MEMU trains
- Diverted services
- Six express trains
- Flood-affected population
- Approximately 10.26 lakh people
- Affected districts
- 11 districts of Bihar
- Flood levels
- The Ganga exceeded its previous highest flood level at Gandhi Ghat and Pandarak in Patna