Bihar News : Continuous rainfall in Nepal and the adjoining Terai region has caused a sharp rise in the water levels of rivers in Bihar, triggering flood-like conditions in several districts. On Thursday, the Kosi River’s discharge at the Birpur Barrage reached nearly 250,000 cusecs, prompting authorities to open 34 of the barrage’s 56 gates.
The rising water level has led to flooding in embankment areas of Supaul and Saharsa, while low-lying regions of Khagaria have also begun to inundate.
Villages in Supaul Flooded
Floodwaters have entered several villages, including Siyani, Dholi, and Jhakrahi, in Saraigarh-Bhaptiyahi block of Supaul district. Waterlogging at the Siyani Primary School has disrupted classes, while the school in Jhakrahi and parts of Dholi village are under threat from severe riverbank erosion.
Road Washed Away in Saharsa
In Nauhatta block of Saharsa district, around 30–40 feet of the Birjain–Mahua Chahi road, considered a vital lifeline inside the embankment, has been washed away by the river.
The road, originally built in 2016–17 at a cost of ₹55 lakh, was undergoing repairs worth ₹1.25 crore. The severe erosion has reportedly swept away dozens of houses, cutting off road connectivity to villages such as Rasalpur, Bhelahi, and Ramjitola, leaving residents dependent on boats.
Rivers Flowing Above Danger Mark in Khagaria
In Khagaria district, the Kosi River is flowing 95 cm above the danger mark, while the Bagmati River is 1.12 metres above the danger level.
Floodwaters from the Bagmati have surrounded Hiyadpur village in Mansi block, where water up to waist level is flowing over the main road.
Rising Water Levels in Ganga and Burhi Gandak
The Ganga and Burhi Gandak rivers are also witnessing a steady rise in water levels. Floodwaters from the Ganga have begun spreading into the diara areas of Parbatta, including Madhavpur and Temtha Karari, raising concerns over fodder shortages for farmers and livestock owners.
Erosion in Purnia and Road Collapse in Banka
In Purnia’s Baisi subdivision, the swollen Kankai and Das rivers are causing severe erosion in Simalbari and Haripur panchayats. The road in Haripur has already been washed away, while nearly 50 metres of fertile agricultural land has eroded into the river in Dumaria village of Baisa block within the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, in Banka, continuous rainfall has caused the main road near the railway crossing close to Tara Temple to cave in, disrupting traffic and transportation in the area.
