Are Rivers in 8 States Surpassing Danger Levels Due to Ongoing Heavy Rains?

New Delhi, Aug 6 (NationPress) Numerous rivers spanning across Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal have surged above alarming levels, endangering residents in low-lying regions. Continuous heavy rainfall in the mountainous areas has exacerbated the situation.

In Uttarakhand, rivers such as the Alaknanda, Mandakini, and Bhagirathi are exceeding danger thresholds in Rudraprayag, Tehri, and Haridwar districts. The Mandakini in Rudraprayag is precisely at the danger mark of 1976.8 m, while the Alaknanda is 0.6 m above the danger level.

The IMD forecast indicates that heavy rain is projected for isolated areas within several districts, including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar, Dehradun, Nainital, Champawat, and Pauri Garhwal, which will likely cause further rises in regional streams and rivers.

Heavy rains are also causing significant damage in Himachal Pradesh, resulting in landslides and flash floods.

As per the latest data from the Central Water Commission Flood Forecast Monitoring Directorate as of 6.00 a.m. on Wednesday, the River Ganga and its tributaries continue to rise at multiple sites, particularly in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where floodwaters have engulfed extensive areas. The flood monitoring agency has issued an 'orange bulletin' for the affected rivers and regions.

In Bihar, the Ganga River is experiencing severe flooding at over 20 locations, including Patna, Bhagalpur, Buxar, Vaishali, and Bhojpur districts.

At Gandhi Ghat in Patna, the Ganga is flowing at 49.87 m, which is 1.27 m above the danger level, while in Kahalgaon, the river is 0.69 m above the danger mark.

Other rivers in the state, including Burhi Gandak, Baya, Kosi, Bagmati, Gandak, and Punpun, are also facing severe flooding.

In Gopalganj, the Gandak River is currently at 70.05 m, which is 0.45 m above its danger level, with a rising trend of 50 mm/hr.

The Sone River at Maner in Patna is also in critical condition, measuring 52.99 m, nearly a meter over the danger threshold.

In Assam, the outlook remains dire, with the Ghormura river in Hailakandi flowing 1.69 m above the danger level. The Katakhal River in the same district and the Buridehing River in Tinsukia are also in troubling conditions, threatening low-lying areas.

In Uttar Pradesh, the Ganga River at Varanasi is flowing at 72.2 m, which is 0.94 m above the danger mark, while in Ghazipur, the river is higher at 1.59 m above the danger level. The Yamuna River in Prayagraj is 0.73 m above danger.

Ballia, Mirzapur, Allahabad, and Phaphamau are also experiencing a perilous rise in water levels, with the Paisuni River in Chitrakoot flowing 1.25 m above its danger level.