Patna: The Ganga continued to flow above the danger mark in Patna on Friday, with water spreading from the riverfront into roads and low-lying areas despite a slowdown in the rise in water levels.
At Gandhi Ghat, the water level reached 49.69 metres, which was 1.09 metres above the danger mark of 48.60 metres at 8 pm on October 2.
The rising water has affected movement along several stretches, with Kangan Ghat-Kila Road remaining closed for the third consecutive day.
Water Spreads Onto Road Near Collectorate Ghat
The rise in the Ganga’s water level slowed on Friday, but water continued to spread across parts of the riverfront.
At Gandhi Ghat, the water level rose by 2 cm in 24 hours, from 49.67 metres at 8 pm on October 1 to 49.69 metres at the same time on October 2.
At Collectorate Ghat, water that had reached the steps on Thursday spread onto the road on Friday. The administration subsequently put up barricading using red warning cloth to prevent people from entering the affected stretch.
At Digha Ghat, the water level remained stable at 50.77 metres, but floodwater reached close to houses in the Bind Toli area.
Kangan Ghat-Kila Road Remains Closed
Water reaching the road from Kangan Ghat towards Kila Road continued to disrupt movement for the third day.
Access to Bhadra Ghat and Mahavir Ghat had already been stopped because of barricading in the affected areas.
The administration has also warned people visiting the riverfront for bathing and other activities to remain cautious because of the elevated water levels.
Ganga Remains Above Danger Mark At Multiple Points
The Ganga remained above the danger mark at several monitoring locations.
At Maner, the water level stood at 52.58 metres, 58 cm above the danger mark of 52 metres.
At Digha Ghat, the level was 50.77 metres, 32 cm above the danger mark of 50.45 metres.
At Gandhi Ghat, the level was 49.69 metres, 1.09 metres above the danger mark.
At Hathidah, the water level reached 42.68 metres, which was 92 cm above the danger mark of 41.76 metres.
Water-Level Changes At Key Monitoring Points
| Monitoring Point | October 1, 8 pm | October 2, 8 pm | Change |
| Gandhi Ghat | 49.67 m | 49.69 m | 2 cm rise |
| Digha Ghat | 50.77 m | 50.77 m | Stable |
| Maner | 52.59 m | 52.58 m | 1 cm fall |
| Hathidah | 42.59 m | 42.68 m | 9 cm rise |
Punpun Below Danger Mark, Dardha Still High
The Punpun River at Sripalpur remained 99 cm below its danger mark.
Meanwhile, the Dardha River at Kolhachak was 2.25 metres above the danger mark, although its water level recorded a decline during the day.
With the Ganga continuing to remain above danger levels at several points, the administration has maintained barricading and issued warnings in areas affected by the rising water.
