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Bihar Dams Breached: Floodwaters Threaten Naugachhia
11 Sep
Summary
- Two dam breaches occurred early Friday morning in Bhagalpur's Naugachhia subdivision.
- Floodwaters spilled towards PWD Road No. 14, causing panic among residents.
- Teams worked overnight to plug gaps and control water spread with sandbags.
In Bhagalpur, India, two significant dam breaches occurred on Friday morning, threatening local communities. The Brahmauttar bund in Gopalpur block experienced a breach late Thursday night, requiring immediate intervention from district administration and villagers. Shortly after, the Dhobaniya Zamindari dam on the Kalbaliya river in Rangra block suffered a 20-foot breach due to soil erosion. Floodwaters began spilling towards PWD Road No. 14, escalating concerns among residents.
Emergency response teams worked through the night to contain the situation. Efforts focused on constructing barricades and placing sand-filled bags to prevent further water overtopping and erosion. Protective measures, including plastic sheeting, are being deployed to mitigate soil erosion and water pressure. Technical teams are actively managing rescue and protective operations at multiple vulnerable locations, including Budhiya Dam.
The district magistrate has placed the administration on high alert due to rising water levels in the Ganga and its tributaries. Officials are monitoring all vulnerable dams and embankments, ensuring coordinated and immediate action. The breach at Brahmauttar Dam has been successfully controlled due to timely intervention and community support.
