Patna: Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Inspects Rising Ganga Water Level
Officials are arranging shelters and fodder as floodwaters force residents from low-lying river areas and the Ganga crosses the danger mark, locals said.
- On Thursday, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inspected rising Ganga water levels at Patna's Gandhi Ghat and directed officials to ensure safety in low-lying areas amid potential flood risks.
- Flash floods originating from the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26 triggered intermittent surges in Bihar's Ganga, Gandak, and Kosi rivers, threatening vulnerable districts including Saran, Bhagalpur, and Buxar.
- Nakta Diara resident Nirala Kumar reported severe conditions: "Water has entered all the houses. There is a severe shortage of food supplies. People have no food to eat or water to drink."
- BJP MLA from Digha Sanjeev Chaurasia confirmed temporary shelters are being set up and assured, "There will be no shortage of relief; everyone will receive aid," citing NDRF coordination.
- Officials warned the Ganga is likely to breach the highest flood mark at Gandhi Ghat in Patna on Thursday night, with similar levels expected at Hathidah in Mokama around noon on Friday, September 4.
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The Ganges' waters are rising, and alarm bells have rung in Patna. The water level at Gandhi Ghat has reached 1.77 meters above the danger level. Meanwhile, the water's impact is visible from Digha Ghat to Bhadra Ghat and Mahavir Ghat. In this situation, Patna City's Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Kashish Bakshi, has taken charge. Barricades have been erected at the ghats, and preparations are underway for a no-entry order. 10 SDRF boats, 20 personn…
Patna: Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Inspects Rising Ganga Water Level
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inspected the rising water level of the Ganga in Patna and directed officials to take necessary measures amid the potential flood situation. He also stressed ensuring the safety of lives and property.
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"Inspected the rising water level of the Mother Ganga River. Considering the potential flood situation, necessary instructions were given to the concerned officials so that the general public faces no kind of inconvenience and the safety of lives and property can be ensured," Choudhary said.
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