Water levels subside in Bihar rivers, reducing flood risks a day after Nepal tragedy
Three-metre waves were seen at the Valmikinagar barrage, and the water flow peaked at 1.5 lakh cusecs on August 27 afternoon, but then started decreasing; CM conducts aerial survey to assess flood situation, relief preparations
A day after devastating flash floods in Nepal killed hundreds and threatened to overflow into neighboring Bihar, flood risks in local rivers significantly decreased on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, along with top government officials, conducted an aerial survey of the Valmikingar barrage areas in West Champaran district, which had faced an imminent flood threat.
Choudhary attributed the safety of the region to divine intervention and expressed concern over the destructive impact on Nepal. The discharge at the barrage was around 1 lakh cusecs on Thursday, and the danger was reportedly subsiding. As the water discharge increased, the barrage experienced three-meter-high waves, and the flow of water peaked at 1.5 lakh cusecs on Thursday afternoon.
The water levels in the Gandak, known as Narayani in Nepal, were also observed to recede in some areas of Patna, providing relief to residents of Patna, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai districts. However, the State WRD department maintained continuous vigilance on the situation. The Chief Minister's aerial survey covered Valmikinagar, Bagaha, and Bettiah areas, aimed at assessing the flood situation and reviewing disaster preparedness.
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