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Nepal and Bihar flood crisis continues with new disasters

Overview

The humanitarian crisis in Nepal and Bihar has continued to evolve following the catastrophic glacial collapse on August 26, which caused over 1,100 deaths and significant infrastructure damage.

In Nepal’s Gorkha district, a new flash flood occurred when a landslide in the Chumnubri rural municipality temporarily blocked the Budhi Gandaki River. When the resulting dam of rocks and sediment gave way, a surge of water, mud, and debris flowed downstream. The Nepal Army has deployed helicopters and ground teams to rescue isolated residents, assisting at least 49 people, while five individuals remain missing. Hydrologist Binod Parajuli noted that current records do not attribute this specific event to precipitation.

In Bihar, India, the aftermath of the Gandak River flooding has led to disciplinary actions within the Bihar Water Resources Department. Seven engineers, including executive engineers Santosh Kumar Prabhakar and Mohammad Sajid Iqbal, have been suspended, and Chief Engineer Kumar Manoj Gupta is facing departmental proceedings. Investigations into the embankment breaches revealed that officials “failed to act promptly during emergencies,” lacked sufficient materials, and demonstrated poor coordination with local residents.

While river levels are receding—with the water level at Rewa Ghat dropping 177 cm from its peak—authorities continue to monitor sites like Lalganj, Vaishali, where water remains above danger marks. Emergency materials have been stockpiled at breach sites to secure damaged embankments.

Entities

Bihar · Gandak River · Samrat Choudhary · Nepal · Valmikinagar Barrage

Claims

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  • "Several rivers in Bihar, including the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak, and Ghaghra, are flowing above danger levels in multiple locations." navhindtimes.in

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    "The current situation is considered under control because the Ganga River's water level is low, allowing for smooth drainage." www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.prabhatkhabar.com

    The first claim asserts the Ganga's water level is low and the situation is under control, while the second claim asserts the Ganga is flowing above danger levels.

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Nepal Army rescues residents after Budhi Gandaki River flash flood

    A flash flood in Nepal's Gorkha district, triggered by a landslide blocking the Budhi Gandaki River, has left five people missing and prompted large-scale evacuations and military rescue operations.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Bihar suspends seven engineers over Gandak River flood negligence

    Seven engineers in Bihar have been suspended for negligence during the Gandak River floods, as water levels begin to recede following unprecedented rainfall in Nepal and Uttar Pradesh.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Bihar floods affect 400,000 people as Gandak River overflows

    Flooding from the Gandak River in Bihar has affected 400,000 people and left 16 dead. The Indian Air Force is air-dropping food supplies to stranded villagers as water levels recede in Saran.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    River embankment breaches trigger severe flooding across Bihar and Kushinagar

    Heavy rainfall in Nepal has triggered severe flooding across Bihar and Kushinagar, India, causing river embankment breaches and leaving dozens of villages submerged and 28 locations on high alert.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Gandak River floods trigger embankment breaches across Bihar

    Record-high Gandak River levels following heavy rain in Nepal have caused multiple embankment breaches in Bihar, affecting hundreds of thousands and prompting a request for Indian Air Force assistance.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Gandak River surge triggers flood alerts in Bihar following heavy rainfall in Nepal

    Heavy rains in Nepal have triggered flood alerts in Bihar as the Gandak River discharge nears 500,000 cusecs. Authorities have opened all 36 gates at Valmikinagar Barrage and begun evacuations.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Nepal faces flooding and landslides as Saptakoshi River rises

    Heavy rains in Nepal have caused the Saptakoshi River to rise, forcing the opening of Koshi Barrage gates. Landslides have blocked major highways, leading to nighttime travel restrictions.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Bihar floods cause 20 deaths and trigger railway safety alerts

    Flooding from the Ganges and other rivers in Bihar has caused 20 deaths and placed 12 districts on alert. Railway speeds have been reduced to 30 km/h on key sections to ensure passenger safety.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Bihar rivers face rising water levels and flood threats

    Rising water levels in the Ganges, Kosi, Gandak, and Son rivers have triggered flood alerts across Bihar, threatening crops and residential areas while prompting emergency relief preparations.

  10. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bihar Minister inaugurates Patna elevated path and issues disaster alert

    Bihar Minister Kumar Shailendra inaugurated a new 2.10 km elevated path in Patna and announced high alert status in several districts following the disaster in Nepal.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Bihar on high alert as Nepal flash floods trigger rising river levels

    Following deadly flash floods in Nepal, Bihar authorities have issued a high alert, opening gates at the Gandak and Kosi barrages to manage rising river levels and prevent downstream flooding.

Sources

agniban.com · ahora.com.pe · bhaskarhindi.com · borba.me · desitalkchicago.com · hindi.news18.com · ibc24.in · leo.bo · myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · navbharatlive.com · navhindtimes.in · newindianexpress.com · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · newsindialive.in · prabhatkhabar.com · pratahkal.com · punjabkesari.com · ratopati.com · samacharnama.com · sanluishoy.com.mx · sanmarg.in · timesbull.com · wakeup.sg

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