Bihar News : The Ganga water level has started falling gradually in Patna, but water remains accumulated in diara and low-lying coastal areas. According to the Flood Control Department’s report at 6 am on Friday, the Ganga water level at Maner fell by 16 cm in 24 hours to 52.12 metres. This is still 12 cm above the danger mark of 52 metres.
At Digha Ghat, the Ganga water level was recorded at 50.47 metres, which is 2 cm above the danger mark. At Gandhi Ghat, the water level has fallen by around 30 cm over the past three days. However, it remains 68 cm above the danger mark at 49.28 metres.
Water Still Accumulated in Diara Areas
Despite the continuous fall in the Ganga water level, water has not yet receded completely from diara and other low-lying areas. In the diara area of Khusrupur, Ganga water has travelled more than one kilometre from the ghat and reached near Baikunth Dham Temple.
The spread of water has reportedly damaged crops grown across several acres. Farmers are facing losses due to waterlogging in their fields. Although the river level is falling, it may take time for the water to drain from the fields.
Water Gradually Receding in Danapur
Water is still accumulated in the riverside areas of Danapur. However, as the water level continues to fall, the water is gradually receding, bringing relief to residents.
The situation in Bakhtiyarpur has been reported to be normal. In Mokama, the Ganga water level has risen slightly, but the situation remains under control. The water level is being continuously monitored in the area.
Son and Punpun River Water Levels
The water level of the Son River at Koilwar was recorded at 52.80 metres. The danger mark there is 55.52 metres, and the water level is declining.
At Sripalpur, the Punpun River water level stood at 49.10 metres, which is 1.50 metres below the danger mark of 50.60 metres. The water level there remains stable.
However, the Punpun water level is rising at Kinjar in Arwal. This has made continued monitoring of low-lying areas in southern Patna necessary.
Despite the decline in the Ganga water level, the department continues to monitor embankments and affected areas.
