Ganga breaches ‘highest flood mark’ at Patna’s Gandhi Ghat
The forecast is that the Ganga water level at Gandhi Ghat is likely to rise further to 50.62 cm by 8 a.m. on September 6. People have been advised to exercise caution
Heavy rain in Bihar led to the Ganga water level surpassing its highest flood mark at Patna's Gandhi Ghat on Saturday morning, September 5, 2026. The river was flowing 1 cm above the dangerous level, raising concerns of inundation in the city's low-lying regions, as reported by an official bulletin. The Ganga's water level at Gandhi Ghat surged by 10 cm in just four hours, reaching 50.53 cm at 10 a.m., 1 cm above the highest flood level.
Forecasts predict the Ganga water level could further increase to 50.62 cm by 8 a.m. on Sunday. Authorities have advised people to exercise caution due to the rising water level. Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhury conducted an aerial survey of affected areas on Friday and directed officials to identify vulnerable families, provide timely relief, and monitor vulnerable areas and Ganga embankments to prevent erosion and breaches.
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