Bihar UP Live Updates: Bihar, UP on High Alert as Water Levels Rise; Evacuation Begins
- Bihar authorities issued an alert on Wednesday after flash floods in neighboring Nepal caused four deaths and damaged a dozen hydropower projects, raising fears of a sudden surge in the Gandak river.
- Early Wednesday, a massive flood swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet, devastating riverside settlements and destroying infrastructure that prompted downstream concerns for India.
- Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit chaired a high-level review meeting Wednesday with district magistrates and senior officials, ordering special vigilance across West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Saran, Muzaffarpur, and Vaishali.
- State officials deployed emergency response teams, with the National Disaster Response Force assigned to Gopalganj and kept on standby in Muzaffarpur, while the Sashastra Seema Bal assured additional support.
- The Disaster Management Department warns of a potential three-meter flood wave entering the Gandak river, while the Water Resources Department monitors barrages, canals, and embankments for community safety.
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Nepal flash floods trigger alert in Bihar, UP, Uttarakhand; agencies on standby as next 24 hours crucial
The devastating floods in Nepal have triggered a high alert across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with authorities closely monitoring rivers and vulnerable border areas. Nine districts in Bihar and seven in Uttar Pradesh have been placed on alert.
Bihar UP live updates: Bihar, UP on high alert as water levels rise; evacuation begins
Bihar, UP live updates: A high alert has also been issued inn Uttar Pradesh following directives from the chief minister Yogi Adityanath regarding floods in Nepal. Relief Commissioner's office is conducting 24/7 round-the-clock monitoring of the situation.
Nepal flood mystery: What caused the disaster and what it means for India
A flash flood from Tibet tore through northern Nepal, with three possible causes under investigation. The downstream surge has put districts along the Gandak basin in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on alert.
Nepal Flood Live: Following the sudden surge and flooding of the Bhotekoshi River in Nepal, an alert has been issued in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The administration is continuously monitoring the water level of the Gandak River. The death toll from the floods in Nepal has now reached 157. Many people are missing.
Bihar: Govt Fully Prepared, Says State Disaster Management Minister Ratnesh Sada Following Nepal Flash Floods
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Around 105 Indians were among the foreign nationals "reported missing" after a flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River in the Rasuwa area of Nepal, the country's Tourism Board said on Wednesday, stating that the information is based on preliminary agency-wise records received from tourism and travel companies. India News | Bihar: Govt Fully Prepared, Says State Disaster Management Minister Ratne…
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