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Bihar Flood Havoc: 30-40 Feet of Road Destroyed in Bairia, Several Villages Cut Off.
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News18•02-10-2026, 17:00
Bihar Flood Havoc: 30-40 Feet of Road Destroyed in Bairia, Several Villages Cut Off.
- •Floodwaters have increased the troubles of people in West Champaran, damaging roads after inundating low-lying areas.
- •In Bairia, 30-40 feet of the Pujha-Patjirwa main road was completely destroyed due to floodwater pressure, disrupting traffic.
- •The road broke due to continuous water pressure and strong currents from a broken embankment, making passage dangerous.
- •The district administration has appealed to people to avoid this route and use alternative routes for commuting.
- •The damaged road has affected movement in surrounding areas, and the administration is monitoring the worsening situation.
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Floodwaters and continuous pressure from a broken embankment severely damaged the Pujha-Patjirwa main road, completely destroying about 30 to 40 feet of the roadway, disrupting local traffic, and causing deep cracks and erosion.
Following the road destruction and the risks posed by deep cracks and erosion, the district administration appealed to residents to avoid using the route, advised them to commute via alternative routes, and urged people to remain vigilant while keeping an eye on the situation.
The breaking of the Champaran embankment due to the Gandak river's fierce currents led to floodwaters submerging several villages across Nautan and Bairia blocks, forcing residents into distress.
