Ganga water level likely to breach ‘highest flood mark’ at Patna’s Gandhi Ghat on Sept. 3 night
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary reviews Ganga situation, directs officials to remain vigilant
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inspected the rising Ganga water level in Patna on September 3, 2026, amid heavy rain and warned people to remain alert. He directed officials to take necessary measures to prevent potential flood damage. The water level is expected to breach the highest flood mark at Gandhi Ghat at night and at Hathidah around noon the following day.
The Disaster Management Department issued an advisory for those living along the riverbanks and in low-lying areas to avoid unnecessary movement near ghats and embankments. The deputy chief minister reviewed the flood situation through a video conference, and officials are working round the clock to monitor the vulnerable areas and ongoing flood-fighting operations.
People are advised to stay alert, follow official instructions, and avoid risky activities near the river.
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