Floodwaters from Nepal threaten parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

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First seen: Aug 27, 2026, 12:46 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 27, 2026, 2:47 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

India has deployed National Disaster Response Force teams and placed authorities on high alert as floodwaters from Nepal are expected to enter Bihar and threaten the Gandak region and Uttar Pradesh.

SO WHAT?

The flooding could affect large populations and require evacuations and emergency response.

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Nepal flash floods: Bihar on high alert as floodwaters reach Gandak Barrage, all 36 gates opened

Aug 27, 2026, 2:47 AM UTC

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"9 NDRF teams deployed in Bihar as Nepal floodwaters expected to enter state": Commandant Hitender Pal Singh Kandari

Aug 27, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC

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NDRF on high alert as Nepal flood threatens Gandak, NDRF Commandant Gyaneshwar Singh says 20 teams deployed across Bihar, UP

Aug 27, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC