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Monsoon Retreats from Bihar: Rain Stops, But Floods Devastate 6 Districts Including Saran.
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News18•04-10-2026, 06:23
Monsoon Retreats from Bihar: Rain Stops, But Floods Devastate 6 Districts Including Saran.
- •Monsoon withdrawal has begun in Bihar, leading to reduced rainfall and a rise in daytime temperatures across the state.
- •Despite the end of rains, severe flooding continues in 6 districts, with approximately 255 villages submerged due to the overflowing Gandak river and embankment breaches.
- •Saran is the most affected district, with over 170 villages surrounded by floodwaters and more than 44,000 people displaced after a Gandak river embankment breach.
- •The monsoon withdrawal line is now passing through Supaul, Ranchi, Raipur, Bemetara, Parbhani, and Baramati, indicating changing weather patterns.
- •Bihar received negligible rainfall in the last 24 hours, with only West Champaran recording 0.3 mm, while Kaimur was the hottest at 37.2°C.
Key Questions Answered
Saran is the district most severely affected by the floods, with more than 170 villages surrounded by water after the Gandak river embankment breached and waters rapidly spread into residential areas.
Approximately 255 villages across 6 districts have been submerged, directly affecting about 4 lakh people, with over 44,000 forced to leave their homes for safe and higher ground.
Patna may experience light clouds with a maximum temperature of 34°C and a minimum of 25°C, dropping slightly to 33°C on October 5 and 32°C on October 6 with possible light rain, followed by cloudy skies and light drizzle on October 7.
