Will Rain Continue in Bihar Until July 17 Amid Rising Ganga Levels?

Patna, July 15 (NationPress) The rainy season is set to persist in Patna until July 17, with dark clouds hanging over the city since Tuesday.

The Meteorological Centre has predicted light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms over the next 48 hours, issuing a yellow alert for potential lightning and storm hazards.

With the monsoon actively affecting Bihar, the water levels in the Ganga are rising swiftly, leading to heightened flood risks in Patna, Buxar, and Bhagalpur.

As reported by the Central Water Commission, at Digha Ghat in Patna, the Ganga is currently at 47.97 meters, which is 2.48 meters below the danger threshold of 50.45 meters.

At Gandhi Ghat, Patna, the river's level is 1.61 meters below the danger threshold, standing at 46.99 meters against the 48.60-meter danger mark.

In Buxar, the Ganga is currently 1.59 meters below the warning level, at 57.73 meters compared to the danger level of 59.32 meters.

In Bhagalpur, the river is 3.12 meters below the danger mark, currently at 30.56 meters against the 33.68-meter threshold.

However, low-lying regions in Patna, Danapur, Pandarak, and Fatuha are beginning to experience water ingress, raising alarms among local residents.

In Buxar, the steps along the Ganga Ghats have been submerged, and the water level of the Karmanasha tributary is also on the rise.

In Bhagalpur, the Ganga is rising at a rate of 1 cm per hour, which could increase flood risks in Sultanganj, Nathnagar, and Navgachhiya.

The primary cause of the rising water levels is the release of 1.25 lakh cusecs of water from the Bansagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh, reaching the Ganga through the Son River.

Increased rainfall in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh has also contributed to the Ganga's elevated levels.

The Water Resources Department (WRD) anticipates that water levels will continue to rise for the next 2-3 days. Rainfall in Patna is expected to persist until Thursday, possibly exacerbating the situation, with heavy rains forecasted for Gaya, Nawada, and Jamui on Wednesday and Thursday.

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Patna, Begusarai, Munger, and Bhagalpur over the next two days.

The Bihar government has directed all district administrations to stay vigilant, prepare relief supplies, maintain readiness of boats, and ensure the availability of community kitchens in flood-prone areas.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed about local weather updates, avoid waterlogged and low-lying areas, and be prepared to relocate to safer locations if needed.