Bihar’s flood situation has worsened, with nearly 48 lakh people affected across 15 districts and 87–88 blocks, according to state disaster management and water resources bulletins. More than 11 lakh people have been displaced from their homes and shifted to relief camps and community kitchens operated by the state administration as authorities continue responding to the widespread flooding.
The flooding has affected large parts of the state, with rising water levels disrupting normal life and increasing pressure on relief and rehabilitation efforts. Officials have been monitoring the situation across the affected districts, while displaced residents remain dependent on temporary shelters, food arrangements and other essential assistance provided through the relief network.
Four embankment breaches have further aggravated the situation, contributing to waterlogging, erosion and the spread of floodwaters in vulnerable areas. The breaches have added to the challenges faced by local administrations, which are working to manage the impact on communities and maintain relief operations in areas where access and movement have been affected.
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Several rivers in Bihar continue to flow above their respective danger levels, raising concerns about further flooding in low-lying regions. The Ganga remains above the danger mark at multiple monitoring points, including Digha, Gandhi Ghat, Hathidah, Sultan Ganj in Bhagalpur, Kahalgaon and Munger, reflecting the continuing pressure on the state’s river system.
At Sultan Ganj, the Ganga was reported to be around 2.12 metres above the danger level, although water levels at the monitoring point had reportedly begun to recede. Despite the early signs of a decline at that location, the river’s continued high levels at several other points remain a major concern for authorities and residents in flood-prone areas.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall over parts of Bihar in the coming days, which could complicate efforts to bring the situation under control. With millions affected, more than 11 lakh people displaced and several rivers still above danger levels, authorities face the continuing task of managing relief operations while preparing for the possibility of further rainfall and flooding.
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