Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Ganga Crosses Flood Mark as Bihar Alerts Downstream Areas
Heavy rain has made the Ganga River rise in Bihar.
At Gandhi Ghat in Patna, the river went above its highest recorded flood level.
One report said the water rose by 10 cm on Saturday morning.
A later advisory said the river was still above its previous flood level on Sunday morning, although the trend was stable.
Officials warned that water could affect Hathidah and other downstream areas.
About 19.57 lakh people in 11 districts have been affected by flooding.
Authorities are watching embankments, low-lying areas and boat operations.
People have been told to stay away from the river and remain careful.
The Ganga rose above its highest flood level at Gandhi Ghat in Patna after heavy rain.
An initial bulletin reported a rise of 10 cm to 50.53 cm at 10 am Saturday, while a later advisory recorded 50.57 metres at 6 am Sunday.
About 19.57 lakh people across 330 gram panchayats in 11 Bihar districts have been affected by floods.
Authorities warned that Hathidah and downstream gauge stations could be affected over the next one to three days.
Officials were ordered to monitor rivers, embankments and vulnerable areas, while preparing relief, rescue and flood-control resources.
- Who
- About 19.57 lakh residents in 11 Bihar districts, state officials, field authorities and Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary are involved in the situation and response.
- What
- The Ganga crossed its highest flood level at Gandhi Ghat, while several rivers exceeded danger marks and flood conditions affected parts of Bihar.
- When
- The initial rise was reported on Saturday, September 5; a later advisory gave conditions at 6 am on Sunday, September 6, and warned of possible impacts over the following one to three days.
- Where
- Gandhi Ghat and Hathidah in Patna, downstream areas, and 11 Bihar districts: Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Buxar, Samastipur, Munger, Katihar and Araria.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall in Bihar and neighbouring Nepal caused water levels in the Ganga and other rivers to rise.
- People affected
- About 19.57 lakh people
- Geographic scope
- 330 gram panchayats across 11 Bihar districts
- Gandhi Ghat reading
- 50.57 metres at 6 am Sunday, 0.05 metre above the previous HFL of 50.52 metres
- Earlier bulletin
- A 10 cm rise to 50.53 cm was reported at 10 am Saturday; the unit differs from the later advisory
- Hathidah reading
- 43.92 metres at 6 am Sunday, 0.19 metre above its previous HFL of 43.73 metres
- Rivers above danger marks
- Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, Punpun and Ghaghra
- Response measures
- Authorities were told to monitor water levels, embankments and vulnerable locations, prepare machinery, oversee boats and provide relief
