Bihar floods: Bhagalpur reels as NH-80 shut for five days

Bihar: Flood situation remains severe in Bhagalpur, NH-80 shut for five days

Bhagalpur, September 12

This has occurred amid heavy rainfall and rising water levels in several parts of the state, with flooding reported across multiple districts in recent days.

NH-80 on the Bhagalpur-Patna route has remained shut near Bhavnathpur for the past five days as floodwater, nearly two feet deep, continues to flow across the road.

Floodwaters have also reached the newly constructed Munger-Mirzachauki four-lane highway, slowing traffic and forcing commuters to navigate through risky conditions.

The continued flooding has severely affected movement across several parts of Bhagalpur, with major road routes facing disruption due to rising water levels.

Earlier, under the instructions of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Bhagalpur Secretary In-Charge Deepak Anand conducted a late-night surprise inspection of flood relief camps across the district to assess the condition of people affected by rising water levels in the Ganga River after heavy rainfall.

Issuing clear directives to administrative personnel during the visit, Anand emphasised that no flood victim should face hardship in the camps. Appreciating the prompt response and operational arrangements made by the district administration, he stated that relief work is currently underway on a large scale.

Providing details on the ground operations, the Secretary In-Charge informed that 86 community kitchens and six major relief camps are functioning across the district to ensure the provision of nutritious meals to displaced residents.

— ANI