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Gandak Discharges 2.67 Lakh Cusecs, Bihar on High Alert Amid Flood Fears.
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News18•26-09-2026, 07:16
Gandak Discharges 2.67 Lakh Cusecs, Bihar on High Alert Amid Flood Fears.
- •Continuous rain in Nepal's Terai regions has heightened flood risk in Bihar.
- •267,000 cusecs of water released into Gandak river from Valmikinagar barrage on Saturday morning.
- •Water Resources Department predicts Gandak discharge could reach 300,000 cusecs in next 24 hours.
- •Gopalganj district administration alerted residents in low-lying areas and increased embankment monitoring.
- •DM Sameer Saurabh directed special attention to all embankments; next 24 hours crucial for Gandak region.
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On Saturday morning at 6 AM, 267,000 cusecs of water was released into the Gandak river from the Valmikinagar barrage.
According to the Water Resources Department, the water discharge in the Gandak river could reach around 300,000 cusecs within the next 24 hours.
The district administration of Gopalganj has been placed on high alert, closely monitoring low-lying areas across about six blocks and increasing surveillance along the river embankments.
