Ganga Breaches ‘Highest Flood Mark’ at Patna’s Gandhi Ghat
The river rose 10 cm to 50.53 cm, and officials warned of inundation risks in low-lying areas as Bihar rivers stayed above danger marks.
- On Saturday, the Ganga River rose 10 cm at Patna's Gandhi Ghat, reaching 50.53 cm and flowing 1 cm above the 'highest flood level,' according to the Water Resources Department bulletin.
- Heavy rainfall in Bihar and neighboring Nepal has pushed multiple rivers—including the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, Punpun, and Ghaghra—above danger marks, creating flood-like conditions.
- Around 2.32 lakh people across nine blocks of Patna district are reportedly affected, while floodwaters have reached National Highway 31 near Mokama, disrupting movement and relief operations.
- Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary conducted an aerial survey of affected regions on Friday, directing officials to monitor Ganga embankments from Buxar to Bhagalpur to prevent erosion and breaches.
- The Water Resources Department forecasts the water level at Gandhi Ghat will reach 50.62 cm by Sunday morning, prompting officials to order continuous patrolling and precautionary measures across vulnerable areas.
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<p>Bihar is facing a worsening flood situation as the Ganga continues to rise across several districts, with Patna witnessing the river flowing well above the danger mark. At Gandhi Ghat, the water level has reached 50.43 metres against the danger level of 48.60 metres, inundating steps, pathways and several low-lying areas. Around 2.32 lakh people across nine blocks of Patna district have reportedly been affected, while authorities continue mon…
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According to the department, the water level at the Gandhi Ghat gauge site was recorded at 50.53 metres at 10 AM on Saturday, against the danger mark of 48.60 metres. The river is flowing close to its Highest Flood Level (HFL) of 50.52 metres, with officials warning that a new HFL may be established at the site.
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