Nine rivers still flowing above danger mark across the state

Bihar: Floodwaters have spread across 18 districts of Bihar, affecting more than 6.65 lakh people. In Patna, the rise in the Ganga's water level has slowed down. Over the last 24 hours, water levels rose by 10 cm at Digha, 11 cm at Gandhi Ghat, and 21 cm at Hathidah. The Ganga is flowing above the red mark at all three gauge points.

Nine rivers in Bihar are still flowing above the danger mark. The water level of the Punpun river rose by 28 cm in the last 24 hours. At Shripalpur, it is 2.57 metres above the red mark. According to the Meteorological Centre, rain is expected today, Saturday, in Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Saharsa and Madhepura. Lightning strikes are also likely in these districts during the rain.

In Bhagalpur, the Ganga River is rising at a rate of 2 cm per hour, increasing pressure on the Raghopur-Kazikoraiya embankment. According to the Water Resources Department, the water level in Bhagalpur rose by 46 cm in the last 24 hours. For the first time, the water level has crossed 32 cm above the danger mark. At Kahalgaon, the Ganga is 82 cm above the red mark. A total of 693 government boats have been deployed across the state.