Heavy rains lash Patna; yellow alert issued across Bihar

August 25, 2025 1:27 PM

Heavy rains lash Patna; yellow alert issued across Bihar

The monsoon has become fully active in Bihar, with heavy rains lashing the capital Patna since Monday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow alert' for the entire state, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning till August 29. The rainy spell, which began late on Sunday evening, continued intermittently overnight before intensifying across the state. Many districts are already reeling under flood-like conditions due to the persistent rainfall. IMD fo...

Ganga swells across Bihar: Flood threat rises as embankments strain under pressure

July 23, 2025 1:48 PM

Ganga swells across Bihar: Flood threat rises as embankments strain under pressure

The Ganga river has once again turned ferocious across Bihar, putting millions of people at risk as water levels continue to rise from Buxar to Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district. All 108 gates of the Farakka Barrage have been opened after the river crossed the danger mark. By Tuesday evening, water levels of the river in Patna was recorded at 43 cm above the Farakka level and 20 cm above the danger mark, placing extreme pressure on embankments. The Water Resources Department has deployed 600 pe...