The Gandak river is in full swoon and is wreaking havoc in Bihar. In Muzaffarpur district, the flood situation continues to be grim in western areas due to overflowing Gandak river. Due to the continuous rise in the water level of the river, flood water has spread in many areas of Sahebganj, Paru and Saraiya blocks. More than three feet of water has been filled in the Chakki Suhagpur police station premises of Paru block. The situation is such that the policemen and the villagers who reach the police station with their complaints have to resort to boats. Police patrolling is also being done by boat in the affected areas.
Water level continues to rise at Rewa Ghat
According to the real-time data of the Water Resources Department, the water level of the Gandak at Rewa Ghat was recorded at 55.38 meters. Here the danger mark has crossed 54.41 and reached 55.38 meters, the river is flowing 97 centimeters above the danger mark. The data also shows a rising trend in the water level.
Movement by boat in the police station premises
The normal movement of police personnel has been affected due to the Gandak water mill entering the Suhagpur police station premises. More than three feet of water is accumulated in the police station premises. Villagers who reach with their complaints also have to come to the police station by boat. Police personnel are also using boats for surveillance and patrolling in the affected areas.
Roads closed, communication lost
It is being told that about 6,500 people are affected by the floods in Chakki Suhagpur panchayat. Traffic has been disrupted due to waterlogging on several major roads. The impact of the rising water level of the Gandak river is also visible around the famous Rewa temple of Saraiya.
At the same time, flood water has spread in many villages in Paru and nearby villages. Along with the movement of the affected people, the problem of food, drinking water and cattle fodder is also increasing. Due to the continuous rise in the water level of Gandak, there is a threat of floods in West Muzaffarpur and adjoining areas. The district administration and rescue teams are active in the affected areas and the situation is being monitored continuously. Earlier on September 28, a part of the Champaran embankment was broken in the swell of the Gandak river. According to the information, after the dam of the Gandak river near Chakhni-Khairatwa broke, the water of the river is rapidly spreading towards the residential areas, due to which there is an atmosphere of chaos in the area.
