High Alert in Bihar After Floods in Nepal, Risk of 3-Meter High Waves in Gandak River
A high alert has been declared in 6 districts of Bihar due to severe floods in Nepal. There is a risk of waves as high as 3 meters in the Gandak River. Given the severity of the situation, the Chief Minister has issued instructions to officials, and NDRF teams have been deployed in the affected areas.
VIMARSHNAARAD TVFollowing severe floods and heavy rainfall in Nepal, the Bihar government has issued a high alert in 6 districts of the state. The administration is on high alert due to the sudden rise in the water level of the Gandak River and the threat of flash floods. Officials have warned that waves as high as 3 meters could rise in the river, which could be dangerous for coastal areas.
According to Prabhat Khabar, the Chief Minister has reviewed the situation and instructed officials in the concerned districts to take all possible precautions. The administration has appealed to the public to avoid going near the riverbanks.
As reported by Jansatta, the water level of the Gandak River is rising rapidly due to water discharge from Nepal. In view of this situation, people living in low-lying areas have been asked to move to safer locations.
According to Jagran, the Disaster Management Department has completed its preparations in view of the possibility of flash floods. The local administration has been asked to remain prepared to deal with any emergency situation.
According to ndtv.in, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) teams have been deployed in 6 sensitive districts of Bihar. These teams are fully prepared for any rescue operations and are continuously monitoring the situation.
Local residents are being provided with regular updates so that they can remain alert in time. The administration has also set up control rooms to ensure the quick exchange of information.
Due to the water coming from Nepal, pressure on the embankments of the Gandak River may increase, and in view of this, a team of engineers has also been kept on alert. The government has asked the District Magistrates of the affected districts to personally monitor the situation.
Currently, the administration's main focus is on the safety of life and property. People have been advised not to pay attention to rumors and to follow only official information.
The next few hours are very crucial as the water level of the river continues to fluctuate. The government and the Disaster Management Department are making every possible effort to normalize the situation.