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Bihar Flood Havoc: 1.59 Lakh Affected in 6 Districts, Embankments Breach, Weather Update.
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News18•01-10-2026, 06:01
Bihar Flood Havoc: 1.59 Lakh Affected in 6 Districts, Embankments Breach, Weather Update.
- •Floods have severely affected approximately 1.59 lakh people across 6 districts in Bihar due to overflowing rivers and water from Nepal.
- •Major rivers like Gandak and Kosi are flowing above danger marks; embankments breached at four locations in Bagaha and Bettiah.
- •A house collapsed in Hajalpur village, Chhapra, and two leopards were seen swept away by the Gandak river in Saran.
- •Ganga's water level is rising rapidly in Patna, Begusarai, and Khagaria, submerging ghats and threatening coastal areas.
- •No heavy rain is expected in Bihar today, but high humidity will cause muggy conditions as monsoon activity has weakened.
Key Questions Answered
Around 1.59 lakh people across 6 districts in Bihar have been severely affected by floods caused by overflowing rivers and water flowing from Nepal. Several major rivers, including the Gandak and Kosi, are currently flowing above the danger mark.
There is no possibility of heavy rain or weather alerts issued for Bihar today, with monsoon activity having weakened for the time being. While daytime sunshine may increase maximum temperatures by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius, high humidity will lead to intense mugginess.
Khagaria recorded the highest rainfall at 36.2 mm, which is 474% above normal. Other districts experiencing more than normal rainfall include Munger at 29 mm, Lakhisarai at 24.7 mm, Bhagalpur at 19.8 mm, and Begusarai at 19.2 mm.
