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Bihar Floods Rise: Rivers Breach Danger Mark
31 Aug
Summary
- Fifteen districts are on high alert due to rising river water levels.
- A health advisory warns against consuming fish from floodwaters.
- Bank erosion by the Ganga has caused houses to collapse in Bhagalpur.
In Bihar, water levels in key rivers, including the Ganga, Gandak, and Kosi, are fluctuating and have surpassed danger levels in certain locations, raising concerns about escalating floods. The state government has placed 15 districts on high alert as inundation affects thousands of residents in low-lying areas.
A significant health advisory has been issued, strongly advising against the consumption of fish caught from floodwaters. This warning stems from the risk of fish from ponds and rivers coming into contact with polluted drains and decomposing matter, making them susceptible to contamination by harmful microorganisms.
The Ganga river is showing rising trends in several Patna areas, though it remains near or below the danger level at most points statewide, with an exception at Hathidah. The Punpun river continues to flow above its danger level near Patna, while the Gandak has breached the danger mark in Bagaha, causing concern downstream.
In Bhagalpur, the Ganga's severe bank erosion has submerged eight houses in Sabour. Meanwhile, Katihar district is heavily affected, with over 40,000 people impacted by floodwaters inundating several areas. Unusual catches of large, unfamiliar fish by fishermen in Gandak-belt districts have added to the curiosity surrounding the current flood situation.
