Amit Shah Speaks to Bihar CM Amid Flood Threat Following Heavy Rain, Glacier Burst in Nepal
Officials opened all 36 gates at Valmikinagar as Nepal floodwaters pushed the Gandak higher, with NDRF and SDRF teams on standby.
- Bihar officials opened all 36 gates at the Gandak Barrage in Valmikinagar on Tuesday as a precaution following flash floods in Nepal that raised water levels in the Gandak River system.
- A glacial lake outburst in Tibet reportedly triggered a surge in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, with officials warning the increased flow could cause an "unexpected increase" in Gandak water levels within 3.5 hours.
- Discharge at the Gandak Barrage reached 86,000 cusecs at noon, prompting authorities to order a "high alert" in West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Saran, Muzaffarpur, and Vaishali districts.
- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Union Home Minister Amit Shah coordinated the state's response, while the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force deployed teams to manage potential emergencies.
- Authorities directed district administrations to prepare evacuation plans and use public-address systems for warnings, while advising citizens to "Do not panic, but remain prepared" and providing emergency contact 7463889707.
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Nepal flood triggers alert in Bihar as Gandak faces flash flood risk; Amit Shah speaks to Samrat Choudhary
Nepal's flood has triggered a high alert in Bihar as the Gandak River faces a possible surge and flash flood threat. Authorities are deploying NDRF teams and preparing evacuation, shelters and relief measures.
Nepal flash floods put Bihar on alert, response teams on standby
The Chief Secretary convened an emergency meeting with the district magistrates concerned and directed officials to use public-address systems to alert residents living inside embankments and ensure arrangements are in place to move them to safer locations in time, another official said.
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