Patna, July 16
Torrential rains over the past three days have severely affected life in Bihar, causing flooding in many areas and washing away infrastructure.
In Munger’s Haveli Kharagpur, the temporary diversion over the Dangri River near Kachhi Mor on the Kharagpur-Tarapur main road was washed away on Wednesday due to a strong current. The diversion was being used while a bridge was under construction for the past five to six months. With the diversion gone, traffic on this crucial route has come to a complete halt, affecting over one lakh people. Villagers have demanded immediate arrangements for an alternative route or expedited bridge completion, but a new diversion cannot be built until water levels recede.
Meanwhile, Gaya district is under flood threat as continuous rains have raised water levels in the Falgu and Niranjana rivers above the danger mark, submerging several low-lying villages and religious areas, including Sita Kund. The Falgu River has crossed the high flood level of 112.36 meters, reaching 112.86 meters by Wednesday morning. The water level is being closely monitored by the Water Resources Department and the Flood Control and Drainage Division, which has placed sandbags to prevent erosion at vulnerable points.
District Magistrate Shashank Shubhankar has put the administration on high alert, instructing officials to remain vigilant, especially in areas along the riverbanks. According to IMD Patna, an orange alert has been issued across several districts for moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and wind speeds of 50-60 km/h due to a cyclonic circulation over West Bengal and Jharkhand, further increasing the flood threat in parts of Bihar.
Patna Meteorological Department said that moderate rain and thundershowers are expected in districts like East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Samastipur, Bhojpur, Buxar, Kaimur, Rohtas, Arwal, Nalanda, Nawada, Sheikhpura, Bhagalpur, Munger, Madhepura, Patna, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Gaya, Nalanda, Banka, Begusarai, Khagaria, Saharsa, and Darbhanga in the next two days.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The situation at Sita Kund is worrying - such an important religious site submerged. Authorities should prioritize protecting our cultural heritage. Praying for all affected families 🙠#BiharFloods
While I sympathize with affected people, I must say this was predictable. IMD gave warnings days ago. Why weren't preventive measures taken? Our disaster management needs serious improvement.
Working with an NGO in Patna - we're organizing relief supplies. Anyone wanting to contribute can DM me. Even small donations of dry food, medicines or clothes will help flood victims. #BiharNeedsHelp
The bridge construction delay is unacceptable! 5-6 months for a small bridge? Now people are suffering. Officials should be held accountable for such slow progress. Bihar deserves better infrastructure.
My village in Gaya is completely cut off. No electricity since yesterday. Elderly and children are suffering the most. Request administration to send boats for emergency evacuations! 🆘
Climate change is making monsoons more unpredictable. India needs long-term solutions like better drainage systems and river management. Temporary measures won't work anymore.
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