Bihar on alert as major rivers swell following heavy rains, all 69 gates of Sone Barrage opened
All 69 gates of the Sone Barrage at Indrapuri in Rohtas district have been opened to facilitate the flow of water and help control the flood situation.
Bihar is on high alert as heavy rains have caused major rivers to swell, prompting authorities to open all 69 gates of the Sone Barrage in Rohtas district to manage the flood situation. The Kosi, Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Ganga, and Punpun rivers are flowing above danger levels in various locations, with no reported casualties so far.
District administrations have been shifting people from low-lying areas to safer places, while maintaining vigilance and inspecting embankments. The recent rainfall, both in Bihar and Nepal, has contributed to the surge in water levels, with the discharge from different barrages also high.
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