By Neeraj Kumar
Patna: The Ganga river is once again in spate, with water levels flowing above the danger mark at several locations. In Patna, the Ganga has surpassed the danger level at Ganga Ghat, Digha Ghat, Gandhi Ghat, Maner, and Hathidah. Officials from the Water Resources Department have warned of a further rise in water levels due to continuous rainfall in Uttar Pradesh and Nepal.
According to reports from the Central Water Commission and the Water Resources Department, the Ganga is nearing the danger mark in Buxar as well. In Maner, Patna, where the danger level is 52 metres, the water has already risen to 52.91 metres. At Gandhi Ghat, where the danger mark is 48.60 metres, the water level has now reached 49.82 metres. Similarly, at Digha Ghat, where the danger level stands at 50.45 metres, the current water level is 51.02 metres.
In Hathidah, Patna, the danger mark is 41.70 metres, while the Ganga has risen to 42.68 metres. In Munger, although the danger level is 39.3 metres, the current level is at 38.82 metres, and there are indications of a further rise. The rising water levels are not confined to the Ganga alone, as the water levels of the Son, Punpun, and other rivers in Bihar are also increasing.
The Water Resources Department has issued an alert, instructing engineers and officers to closely monitor the embankments and conduct night patrols. The rising water levels are causing significant flooding in low-lying areas, exacerbating the problems for residents, particularly in the Diara region. The district administration is taking precautionary measures, while many residents of low-lying areas have already begun evacuating to safer locations.
