India news Live Updates, 11 October 2026: Ganga erosion swallows temple and houses in Bihar

Live updates from India as of 11 October 2026: A significant portion of a temple and numerous houses have been swallowed by the rapidly eroding Ganga in Bhagalpur district, Bihar. The 50-metre embankment was partially damaged, affecting around 40-50 houses, five of which were completely destroyed. The erosion began near Mahadevpur Ghat in Raghopur village on the river's left bank around 6 pm on Friday.

Most of the affected houses were temporary structures, while approximately ten permanent houses developed cracks, leading to precautionary evacuations. The Water Resources Department has deployed 15 teams of engineers in shifts along with senior officials to manage the situation. They have arranged sand-filled bags, geo-bags, ECO bags, nylon crates, tractors, boats, and a steamer to fortify vulnerable stretches.

The Ganga's water level remains below the warning mark, having dropped by approximately 12 cm in the past 12 hours, although the strong current towards the left bank continues to pose a risk of further erosion.