Bhagalpur Flood Update: The relief felt in the ‘Silk City’ and surrounding areas due to a drop in the Ganga’s water level over the past three to four days has now completely vanished. Since Wednesday, the river has turned turbulent once more, and a rapid rise in water levels is being recorded. Due to this resurgence of the Ganga, floodwaters have begun re-entering the district’s riverside and *Diara* (riverine) regions.
Anxiety has spiked again among residents living in the low-lying areas of Nathnagar, Naugachia, Ajgaivinath Dham (Sultanganj), Pirpainti, and Kahalgaon. Water has started accumulating again in courtyards and on paths where it had previously receded. Although the water has not yet reached the main residential areas of Kahalgaon, it has begun touching the lower sections of the Bhagalpur-Kahalgaon road.
Rapid rise in Ganga’s water level resumes after a three-to-four-day dip; water spreads across riverside and *Diara* areas.
Water level rose by 10–15 cm in 24 hours; water touching low-lying sections of the Bhagalpur-Kahalgaon road in several places.
Flood-fighting operations—involving reinforcement with stone chips and sand—were carried out at the Raghopur Zamindari embankment from late Wednesday night until the early hours of Thursday.
Traffic jam caused by around 50 trucks loaded with relief materials parked at Janhvi Chowk; Minister discussed traffic management with the Chief Secretary.
Reports indicate a rise in water levels by 10–15 cm over the last 24 hours in the *Diara* region of Nathnagar. Residents of the *Diara* area are apprehensive and fearful of potential displacement due to the renewed spread of floodwaters. Meanwhile, in Naugachia, both the Ganga and Kosi rivers are surging simultaneously, causing water levels in low-lying areas to rise by up to 10 centimeters. Following recent rains, the flow of the Ganga has become turbulent in the Ajgaivinath Dham area, and floodwaters have reached homes in several settlements. In the Diara region of Pirpainti, fields have been inundated, submerging farmers’ crops of chili, green vegetables, maize, and fodder. Faced with a severe fodder crisis, livestock owners have begun moving their animals toward higher ground and embankments.
**’Flood-fighting’ operations continue overnight at Raghopur Zamindari embankment**
To save the Raghopur Zamindari embankment—which was facing immense pressure and imminent erosion from the Ganga—intensive flood-fighting operations were carried out on a war footing from late Wednesday night through the early hours of Thursday. Under the supervision of the Water Resources Department and local administration, workers and technical teams reinforced the damaged sections using geo-bags filled with stone chips and sand, as well as bricks. After continuous overnight work, the vulnerable section of the embankment was stabilized against erosion and made safe for movement. Although the rate of erosion slowed somewhat during the night, the river’s pressure remains high due to rising water levels.
**Congestion caused by 50 trucks at Janhvi Chowk; Minister speaks to Chief Secretary**
Soil, boulders, and sand are being continuously transported via large trucks from Khagaria and other districts to secure the embankment. A queue of approximately 50 trucks laden with materials near Janhvi Chowk created heavy traffic pressure on the Naugachia-Bhagalpur route, leading to traffic jams.
Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Road Construction Minister Shailendra spoke over the phone with State Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit. He urged for the implementation of a robust traffic control system to ensure the uninterrupted movement of emergency vehicles engaged in rescue operations and vehicles carrying relief materials. An administrative team and a squad of technical engineers are camping at the embankment around the clock, keeping a close watch on the situation.
