Patna: The flood situation in Bihar’s Buxar district worsened on Sunday as the Ganga river breached the danger mark, inundating all 32 ghats in the city. The water level rose to 60.49 metres—17 cm above the red mark of 60.32 metres—by 11am, with the river swelling at a rate of 1 cm per hour. The Central Water Commission has warned that the level could reach 60.85 metres by Monday noon, prompting fears of severe flooding in low-lying areas.
The administration has issued a helpline (06183-223333) for emergency support, even as panic grips residents along the banks. Water has reached the doorsteps of homes near Ramrekha Ghat and is putting pressure on the Buxar-Koilwar embankment and nearby dead canals.
Jawahi Diyar Panchayat is among the worst-affected areas. Villagers in Mahaji Dera, already surrounded by floodwaters, reported damage to paddy and vegetable crops. “We face this every year. The administration must provide boats, relief camps and crop compensation,” said Munna Yadav, local BDC member.
Memories of the catastrophic 2016 floods—which caused widespread damage to life and property—have heightened anxiety. With water levels rising again, many residents in the Diara region have begun precautionary evacuations.
In the blocks of Chakki and Brahmapur, several villages—including Shrikant’s camp, Lal Singh’s camp, and Gurudev Nagar—are already inundated. Particularly dire conditions have been reported in Ramdas’s and Shrikant’s camps, where the Ganga’s waters have reached Tilak Rai’s Haata village. The Karmanasha river is also swelling, worsening the situation in Banarpur and Sikraul, where floodwater has spread over a culvert on the Chausa-Mohania road, disrupting traffic.
“We are monitoring the situation closely. If water continues to rise, we will block vehicular movement and deploy boats for essential travel,” said CO Uddhav Mishra.
On Sunday, Dumraon SDO Rakesh Kumar, BDO Lokendra Yadav and CO Bhagwati Shankar Pandey inspected vulnerable areas along the Buxar-Koilwar embankment, including Sujit Rai’s camp and Gangauli Ghat. Boat operators were cautioned, and directives were issued to avoid transporting motorbikes by boat.
The officials also assessed conditions in riverside villages and assured that all necessary aid would be extended to affected families. The team later proceeded to other vulnerable areas, including Jawahi Diyar and Nainijor, to continue relief preparations.
