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Rivers Rage: Bihar Villages Submerged, Temples Fall
1 Sep
Summary
- Rising rivers threaten villages, roads, crops, and embankments in Bihar.
- A nearly 100-year-old temple in Bhagalpur was partially submerged by the Ganga.
- Over 5,000 hectares of paddy crops affected in Rohtas due to flooding.
Flood threats escalated across Bihar on Tuesday, with rivers like the Ganga, Kosi, and Sone exerting pressure on villages, roads, and embankments. In Bhagalpur's Naugachia sub-division, Kosi's inflow into the Ganga exacerbated erosion, forcing residents to relocate belongings. A century-old Durga temple succumbed to the Ganga's current, raising concerns about permanent anti-erosion measures.
The Ganga in Buxar was critically close to the danger level, affecting local connectivity and pushing up the Karmnasha river's water. Several villages and connecting roads in the area were submerged, reminiscent of the 1982 flood situation. Residents expressed worries about further inundation and isolation.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in upper catchment areas sent rivers in Rohtas into spate. Significant water discharge from barrages impacted surrounding villages, submerging roads and affecting over 5,000 hectares of paddy fields. The Gupta Dham route was closed due to torrential rain, with authorities implementing continuous monitoring.
