Patna: The impact of the massive flood in Nepal is now visible in Bihar. The flood water reached Gandak Barrage, Valmikinagar late on Wednesday night, after which the Water Resources Department became fully alert. Although the department says that in view of the current situation there is no need to panic, but the increasing water flow of the river is being continuously monitored.
According to the Water Resources Department, till around 8:30 pm, an increase of about 20 thousand cusecs was recorded in the water inflow in Gandak Barrage. It is estimated that the water flow may reach its highest level by 11 pm, after which it is likely to decrease gradually.
How much water flow can reach the Gandak River?
According to the department's estimate, the maximum water discharge in Gandak river can reach about two lakh cusecs. Officials say that this situation is expected to remain within normal limits. Despite this, special surveillance is being maintained in the barrage and surrounding areas in view of any possible danger. The embankments are being continuously checked, while every information about the water level and water flow of the river is being collected from the control rooms. Officers and employees have also been instructed to be fully prepared.
Understand the situation from the data of previous years
On July 14 this year, a maximum discharge of 2 lakh 24 thousand cusecs was recorded in the Gandak river. At the same time, on September 28, in the year 2024, the water flow of the river had increased to 5 lakh 62 thousand 500 cusecs. Compared to these old figures, the estimated maximum water loss this time is said to be much less. For this reason, the department has described the situation as normal at present, but in view of the flood situation in the upper areas of Nepal, vigilance has not been reduced.
Appeal to people to avoid rumors
The Water Resources Department has appealed to the people not to believe any kind of rumour. People living in river bank areas have been asked to remain alert and only pay attention to the official information issued by the administration. The message of the department is clear that people do not need to panic, but caution is necessary. At the same time, Deputy Chief Minister cum Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said that information about the water coming from Nepal is being continuously collected and the government is fully prepared to deal with any situation.