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Motihari Flood: Gandak Ring Dam Breaks, Areraj Areas Inundated.
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News18•29-09-2026, 09:05
Motihari Flood: Gandak Ring Dam Breaks, Areraj Areas Inundated.
- •Continuous rain in Nepal led to rising water levels in the Gandak river in East Champaran, creating flood-like conditions.
- •The ring dam built under MNREGA in Areraj block of Motihari broke due to water pressure.
- •Floodwaters spread to Saraiya Pandey Tola and many surrounding areas of Areraj after the dam broke.
- •Villagers are increasingly concerned and are monitoring the spread of floodwaters.
- •The administration is also continuously monitoring the situation.
Key Questions Answered
The ring dam built under MNREGA in Saraiya Pandey Tola broke due to continuous water pressure from the rising Gandak river. The river's water level has been increasing persistently because of continuous rain in Nepal.
Following the breach of the ring dam in Saraiya Pandey Tola, floodwaters rapidly spread into many surrounding areas within the Areraj block of Motihari, increasing the risk of floods and causing fear among local residents.
The local administration is actively monitoring the situation closely as villagers keep a watchful eye on the rising water levels of the Gandak river and the spreading floodwaters.
