Ganga breaches Patna's highest flood mark as levels continue rising

India

First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 6:17 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 5, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The Ganga has breached the highest flood mark at Patna's Gandhi Ghat, with water reportedly 1.91 metres above the danger mark and expected to rise further. A flood alert has been issued in Bihar.

SO WHAT?

Further river rise could expand inundation and disrupt communities and infrastructure across Patna and vulnerable parts of Bihar.

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Reports behind this event

deccanchronicle.comen

Ganga Crosses Danger Mark by 1.91m, Flood Alert Issued

Sep 5, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC

dailypioneer.comen

Ganga crosses highest flood level in Patna amid heavy rain

Sep 5, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

moneycontrol.comen

Ganga breaches 'highest flood mark' in Patna, water level expected to rise further

Sep 5, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC

aninews.inen

Bihar: Ganga crosses danger mark by 1.91m, flood alert issued; Pappu Yadav calls govt's relief efforts "formality"

Sep 5, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC

thehindu.comen

Ganga breaches 'highest flood mark' at Patna's Gandhi Ghat

Sep 5, 2026, 7:02 AM UTC

timesofindia.indiatimes.comen

Ganga rises above 'highest flood mark' in Patna; several low-lying areas face inundation risk

Sep 5, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC