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River flooding in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar

Overview

The humanitarian crisis following a magnitude 5.2 glacier collapse and ice-rock landslide in Nepal has intensified. While earlier reports estimated deaths approaching 475, local authorities in Nepal have since reported a death toll of 258, with 910 people still missing. In India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported that 288 Indian citizens remain untraceable, including workers from the Trishuli-1 power project and participants in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

In Bihar, the flooding situation has escalated significantly. The Ganga River has breached its historic flood level at Gandhi Ghat in Patna, reaching 50.53 metres and surpassing the previous record of 50.52 metres set in 2016. Multiple major rivers, including the Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak, Punpun, Bagmati, and Ghaghara, are flowing above danger marks. The impact has expanded, with estimates suggesting between 16.85 lakh and 19.57 lakh people across 11 to 18 districts are now affected. The disaster has impacted hundreds of gram panchayats and dozens of blocks.

In Chhapra, the breaching of two dams has submerged numerous villages, while residential areas in Begusarai have seen significant inundation. Flooding has also disrupted transportation, covering two major highways and forcing the suspension of cruise and boat operations on the Ganges.

To assist with rescue, authorities have deployed 27 SDRF and up to 9 NDRF teams alongside over 1,100 boats. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has conducted aerial surveys and directed officials to ensure 24-hour community kitchens, deploy mobile medical teams, and maintain constant surveillance of embankments.

Entities

Uttar Pradesh · Saryu River · Ganga River · Prayagraj · Yamuna River

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 29 sources
    Bihar floods impact millions as Ganga River breaks 2016 record in Patna

    Severe flooding in Bihar has affected up to 1.95 million people as the Ganga River broke its 2016 record in Patna. Relief operations are underway across multiple districts as several rivers exceed danger marks.

  2. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Prayagraj faces severe flooding as Ganga and Yamuna rivers rise

    Rising Ganga and Yamuna river levels have triggered a red alert in Prayagraj, flooding residential areas and ghats, while an eternal flame remains lit 80 feet above the floodwaters.

  3. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Uttar Pradesh floods affect 23 districts and cause multiple deaths

    Floods across 23 districts in Uttar Pradesh have caused at least three deaths and forced the evacuation of over 16,000 people as major rivers like the Ganga and Mandakini overflow.

  4. 15 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Prayagraj rivers rise, shifting Sangam confluence point

    Rising Ganga and Yamuna river levels in Prayagraj are shifting the Sangam confluence point and flooding low-lying areas, disrupting local businesses and religious sites during the monsoon season.

  5. 16 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Rivers in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh exceed danger levels, raising flood risks

    Rising water levels in the Ganges and other major rivers have triggered flood warnings and submerged riverbanks across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, affecting multiple districts and religious sites.

  6. 18 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Rivers in Uttar Pradesh rise, causing flood risks in Ayodhya and Bhadohi

    Rising river levels in Ayodhya and Bhadohi have caused flooding concerns, with the Saryu River exceeding danger marks and the Ganga showing a slight decrease in water levels.

  7. 21 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Rivers Ghaghara and Saryu swell, threatening villages with flooding

    Rising water levels in the Ghaghara and Saryu rivers have put dozens of villages and approximately 30,000 people at risk of flooding in the Gonda and Mau regions.

  8. 25 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Saryu River rises in Bageshwar amid monsoon rains

    Authorities in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, have issued an alert as the Saryu River rises due to monsoon rains, warning residents to avoid the riverbanks and stay away from the water.

Sources

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