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Bihar Floods: Ganga Crosses Danger Mark, Villages Submerged
3 Sep
Summary
- Ganga River has surpassed danger levels in Buxar, impacting nearby villages.
- Floodwaters inundate roads, including Buxar-Mohania National Highway.
- Rescue operations and monitoring intensified in flood-affected areas.
Flood-like conditions are escalating in Buxar and Rohtas, Bihar, as the Ganga and Sone rivers surge past danger levels. In Buxar, the Ganga's water level reached 60.39 meters on Thursday, exceeding the danger mark by seven centimeters. This rise has inundated villages across Chausa, Brahmpur, and Simri blocks, with two to three feet of water accumulating on the Buxar-Mohania National Highway, posing risks to commuters.
Authorities have initiated robust monitoring and rescue measures. Boats are actively engaged in evacuating residents and delivering relief supplies. District Magistrate Sahila has ordered round-the-clock surveillance and comprehensive preparations, including emergency shelters, community kitchens, and medical facilities. Boat ambulances have been deployed to Simri and Brahmpur blocks to ensure prompt medical assistance.
In Rohtas, heavy rainfall has caused rivers like the Cow River to overflow, submerging over 30 houses and leaving residents stranded. While rescue operations were conducted, concerns have also arisen regarding soil subsidence along a portion of the Karamchat Dam's protection embankment due to water pressure, though officials state the dam is not under immediate threat. The Indrapuri Barrage has had all 69 gates open since Tuesday, discharging significant water downstream into the Sone.
