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River flooding in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar

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Heavy monsoon rains and glacial-related landslides in mountainous regions Nepal have caused significant rises in river water levels intensified flooding across parts of India. Initially, in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. In Gonda, the Saryu Ghaghara River experienced a rise is swelling, threatening over 15 villages in water levels, prompting local authorities to issue a high alert. Administrators advised against approaching riverbanks, bathing, or taking selfies, warning that even if the surface appears calm, the “underlying current is strong” Colonelganj and Tarabganj areas, with an estimated 30,000 people at risk if levels can rise abruptly. As conditions progressed, the flooding threat expanded. continue to rise. In Mau, the Saryu River crossed its danger mark, rose 40 centimeters in 24 hours, reaching 70.00 meters. Simultaneously, the Ghaghara River began swelling in Gonda, threatening more than 15 villages. In Ayodhya, the Saryu River rose 34 meters—10 centimeters above the its danger mark, forcing residents in low-lying areas to move essential belongings to higher ground. While the Ganga River in Bhadohi showed a slight reprieve with a one-centimeter decrease, authorities maintained high alert via 22 monitoring stations. Recent developments indicate a broader mark. The crisis as major rivers has been further compounded by flash floods in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh exceed danger levels. In Bihar, Nepal, where surges in the Ganges, Son, Gandak, Kosi, Ghaghara, Budhi Gandak, Bhote Koshi and Bagmati Trishuli rivers are flowing near or above warning marks. In Patna, the Ganges has exceeded danger levels at Gandhi Ghat, Digha Ghat, and Hathidah, while rising waters have entered impacted the Chandika Sthan temple complex in Munger. In Uttar Pradesh, six major rivers, including Gandak River system. To manage rising waters, authorities opened all 36 gates at the Ganges Valmikinagar Gandak Barrage, with discharge levels reaching 1.50 lakh cusecs and Ghaghara, projected to peak at 2 lakh cusecs. While officials note these levels are flowing above the danger mark, creating flood-like conditions in 13 districts. lower than historical peaks, a potential 3-meter flood wave remains a concern for downstream regions. In Varanasi, the rising Ganges has submerged all 84 ghats, forcing religious ceremonies Bihar, nine districts—including West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Muzaffarpur, Siwan, Saran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, and cremations to occur Vaishali—are on rooftops. high alert. In Prayagraj, rising water levels in Uttar Pradesh, monitoring has been ordered for the Ganga Gandak and Yamuna Narayani rivers have caused the Sangam confluence point to shift closer to the riverbanks in Maharajganj and toward the Hanuman Temple area. Water ingress has Kushinagar. Central leadership is coordinating with state Chief Ministers, and NDRF and SDRF teams have been reported in deployed to sensitive low-lying regions near the Nagvasuki Temple, disrupting local businesses and shops that rely on pilgrims. areas.

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  1. 2026-08-27 07:39 UTC River flooding in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar
  2. 2026-08-23 06:49 UTC River flooding in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar
  3. 2026-08-22 16:52 UTC River flooding in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar
  4. 2026-08-20 09:03 UTC River flooding in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh
  5. 2026-08-19 04:55 UTC River flooding in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh

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