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Bihar Gandak Flood Crisis: Latest Updates, Rescue Efforts, and Affected Areas

Patna, Bihar – A severe flood crisis is gripping Bihar, particularly in districts along the Indo-Nepal border, due to the overflow of major rivers like Kosi, Gandak, and Bagmati. The situation worsened after six barrages breached in 24 hours, affecting thousands and damaging infrastructure and farmland.

Key Updates on Gandak Floods Area:

  • 12 NDRF teams and 22 SDRF teams deployed for rescue efforts
  • Six barrages breached in 24 hours, worsening the situation
  • East Champaran, Gopalganj, Araria, Supaul, Katihar, and Purnea districts worst-hit
  • Power grid complex in Muzaffarpur submerged, 42,000 consumers at risk
  • Water levels of Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, Burhi Gandak, Kamla Balan, Mahananda, and Ganga rivers rising

Rescue Efforts in Gandak Area:

  • Rescue teams, including NDRF and SDRF, working tirelessly to evacuate stranded people
  • Relief camps set up; essential supplies, including food, water, and medicine, being distributed
  • Additional NDRF teams deployed to aid in rescue efforts

Government Response on Gandak Floods:

  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducts aerial survey, announces relief package
  • Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary assures prompt action
  • Meteorological Department issues alerts for several districts, predicting heavy rain and flash floods

Flood Alert and Safety Precautions:

  • Residents advised to move to safer areas
  • Avoid traveling to flood-affected areas
  • Follow evacuation instructions from local authorities

Affected Areas of Gandak Floods:

  • East Champaran
  • Gopalganj
  • Araria
  • Supaul
  • Katihar
  • Purnea

Water Levels on Gandak Floods:

  • Kosi River: 6.61 lakh cusecs (highest release in 56 years)
  • Gandak River: 5.62 lakh cusecs (highest since 2003)
  • Bagmati River: rising
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