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Bihar CM Monitors Flood Situation in East Champaran, Gopalganj as Gandak River Swells
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News18•28-09-2026, 16:45
Bihar CM Monitors Flood Situation in East Champaran, Gopalganj as Gandak River Swells
- •Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Choudhary reviewed the flood situation in East Champaran and Gopalganj districts, where the Gandak River has inundated low-lying areas.
- •The CM inspected water levels, barrage discharge, embankment status, and night patrolling, directing officials to remain alert for any exigency.
- •Gandak River recorded a peak discharge of 5,43,500 cusecs at Valmikinagar barrage, though levels later showed a falling trend, indicating potential improvement downstream.
- •Other rivers like Kosi and Sone showed rising trends, with several rivers including Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and Lalbakeya flowing above danger marks.
- •Heavy rainfall in Nepal and Bihar has led to rising river levels, affecting around 82,000 people in Supaul and West Champaran, with 173 boats deployed for evacuation and 13 community kitchens providing meals.
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The Gandak River recorded a peak discharge of 5,43,500 cusecs at the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar in West Champaran district at 5 am on Monday, though discharge levels began showing a falling trend shortly thereafter.
The rivers flowing above the danger mark include the Gandak at Dumariaghat, Kosi at Baltara, Bagmati at Dheng, Sonakhan, Kataunjha, and Benibad, alongside the Lalbakeya river at Gowa Bari.
Around 82,000 people across 23 gram panchayats in 11 blocks of Supaul and West Champaran districts were affected in the previous wave of floods. To support them, authorities operated 173 boats and provided meals to roughly 17,466 people via 13 community kitchens.
