Bihar’s in deep water—literally! 🌧️ With rising water levels from the Valmikinagar and Birpur barrages, the government has sounded the flood alarm across northern and central regions of the state. Hold on to your umbrellas because over 16 lakh people across 13 districts are already knee-deep in trouble thanks to the heavy rains and swelling rivers. 🌪️
The Flood Frenzy: Kosi, Gandak & Ganga in Full Flow 🌊
This watery nightmare follows the release of record amounts of water from Nepal into the Kosi, Gandak, and Ganga rivers. The Kosi River alone saw the most significant water release in decades—up to 5.79 lakh cusecs from the Birpur Barrage! Talk about making waves! 🌊
Affected Areas: A Who’s Who of the Flooded 🏞️
The water invasion is hitting districts like West and East Champaran, Gopalganj, Araria, Supaul, Katihar, and Purnea the hardest. These areas are already feeling the brunt of overflowing rivers, leaving thousands in search of higher ground. 🏞️
Keeping Watch: Eyes on the Embankments 👀
The Water Resources Department (WRD) isn’t taking any chances. Santosh Kumar Mall, Principal Secretary of the WRD, said, “Teams are on 24/7 watch to monitor embankments,” ready to spring into action at the first sign of erosion. So, while rivers rise, the hope is to keep damage at bay. 💪
IMD Predicts More Rain, Flash Floods Ahead ⚠️
As if things couldn’t get worse, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain with warnings of flash floods in multiple districts. So if you’re in the path of these floodwaters, best pack up and move to higher ground! ⛈️
It’s a soggy mess out there, folks. Stay safe, stay dry, and here’s hoping the waters recede sooner than later! 🌧️