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Gandak River Recedes in Bihar; 7 Engineers Suspended for Flood Response Negligence
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News18•05-10-2026, 00:15
Gandak River Recedes in Bihar; 7 Engineers Suspended for Flood Response Negligence
- •The Gandak River's water level is rapidly receding in Bihar, with levels at Rewaghat in Saran falling 177 cm and now 50 cm below the danger mark.
- •Seven engineers, including two executive engineers, have been suspended, and departmental proceedings initiated against another official for alleged negligence in handling recent floods.
- •Inspections revealed laxity and delays in emergency response, including inadequate mobilization of manpower and materials, and poor coordination.
- •Nearly 9.87 lakh people in 169 gram panchayats across 30 blocks in six Bihar districts were affected by floods due to heavy rainfall in Nepal and adjoining areas.
- •Relief efforts include the distribution of 1,17,847 polythene sheets and 1,19,131 dry ration packets, operation of 324 boats, and deployment of 14 NDRF and 28 SDRF teams.
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The Bihar government suspended seven engineers and initiated proceedings against another official due to alleged negligence, laxity, and delays in handling emergency flood responses following unprecedented water levels in the Gandak River.
Floods following heavy rainfall in Nepal and adjoining areas affected nearly 9.87 lakh people across 169 gram panchayats in 30 blocks across six Bihar districts: West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Saran, Darbhanga, and Muzaffarpur.
Authorities distributed 1,17,847 polythene sheets and 1,19,131 dry ration packets, operated 324 boats for evacuation and transportation, set up 196 community kitchens, and deployed 14 NDRF and 28 SDRF teams for rescue and relief operations.
