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Bihar Floods: Gandak River Exceeds Highest Flood Level, IAF Called for Aid
- •The Gandak river continues to flow above its previous highest flood level (HFL) in several Bihar locations due to heavy rainfall in Nepal and Uttar Pradesh, stressing embankments.
- •Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inspected rising Ganga levels in Patna and directed officials to prioritize public safety; the state government has requested Indian Air Force assistance for relief and rescue.
- •The Gandak remained significantly above its HFL for extended periods at Dumariaghat, Revaghat, and Lalganj, leading to breaches in embankments in Saran and Muzaffarpur districts.
- •The Ganga is also above the danger mark, causing backflow pressure in the Gandak and exacerbating the situation, with seepage and piping reported at vulnerable points.
- •Despite receding, the Gandak's water level remains above HFL, and other rivers like Bagmati, Burhi Gandak, and Ganga are also rising, affecting low-lying areas in multiple districts.
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The Gandak river continues to flow above its previous highest flood level at several locations following heavy rainfall in Nepal and Uttar Pradesh. Although its water level has started to recede, it remains above the previous HFL, and hydraulic pressure is expected to persist for the next 48 hours.
The Bihar state government has approached the Indian Air Force for assistance in relief and rescue operations. Two IAF helicopters will be used to air-drop relief packets containing essential items into flood-affected areas.
A breach occurred in the right embankment in the Panapur block of Saran district on Wednesday night. Additionally, a ring embankment of the Tirhut Main Embankment in the Sahebganj block of Muzaffarpur district has also breached.
