Bihar reels under harsh cold wave; fog disrupts daily life

December 10, 2025 3:49 PM

Bihar reels under harsh cold wave; fog disrupts daily life

Large parts of Bihar continued to reel under intense cold conditions on Wednesday, disrupting daily life across several districts. Dense fog reduced visibility in many areas, slowing the movement of vehicles. The Meteorological Department has warned that both fog and cold conditions are likely to intensify in the coming days. This December has already surpassed several previous records. Minimum temperatures in many districts have remained below 10 degrees Celsius, while night temperatures are ...

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...