Flood risk in 21 locations; 4 sites under severe condition, says govt water bodyThe Central Water Commission has issued flood alerts for 21 river monitoring sites across India, with four locations in Assam and Bihar exc...
10 Jul, 2025, 07.08 PM IST
Seventeen river gauge stations across India currently above warning level: CWCSeventeen river gauge stations in India exceed warning levels, with four in severe flood condition, particularly in Assam and Maharashtra. ...
09 Jul, 2025, 04.11 PM IST
11 river sites across India breach flood warning levels, says govt water bodyWater levels in 11 Indian rivers have exceeded warning levels, as reported by the Central Water Commission, though no rivers have reached d...
02 Jul, 2025, 04.42 PM IST
Flood alert sounded in Bihar following heavy discharge of water from Birpur, Valmikinagar barragesThe Bihar government has issued a flood alert in several parts of the state following heavy water discharge from Birpur and Valmikinagar ba...
29 Sep, 2024, 03.25 PM IST
Bihar Flood Alert: Rising barrage water levels likely to affect over 16 lakh people across 13 districtsFlood Situation Near Ganges: The Bihar government has issued a flood alert for northern and central regions following the release of water ...
29 Sep, 2024, 09.38 AM IST
Several Bihar districts on alert as IMD warns of heavy rain, flash flood possibilitySeveral districts in Bihar are on alert as the IMD predicts heavy rain and warns of flash flood risks. Districts including Patna, Muzaffarp...
28 Sep, 2024, 11.21 AM IST
Bihar plans to construct more barrages on rivers to mitigate flood problemThe Bihar government plans to construct barrages on rivers in six northern districts to mitigate recurring floods. This initiative, support...
30 Aug, 2024, 05.26 PM IST
Many rivers touch danger levels in several districts of Bihar after heavy rainWith heavy rain lashing various parts of Bihar in the last 24 hours, major rivers, including Kosi, Mahananda, Bagmati, Gandak, Kamla Balan ...
07 Jul, 2024, 02.07 PM IST
As water levels of several rivers rise, Bihar govt asks officials to remain alertThe Bihar government on Thursday directed officials to remain alert as water levels of several rivers in the state were rising. The situati...
10 Aug, 2023, 02.43 PM IST
Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve records 75% rise in tiger populationThe VTR occupies a core area of 909.86 sqkm of Valmiki Sanctuary located in West Champaran district. The VTR was established as the 18th ti...
29 Jul, 2023, 07.19 PM IST
Nepal not helping in managing floods: Bihar, UP CMs tell PM Narendra ModiChief ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Monday informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the 'uncooperative attitude' of Nepal in deal...
11 Aug, 2020, 08.21 AM IST
Nearly 1 million people hit by Bihar floods; breach in embankments in two districtsAccording to the state disaster management department's bulletin, a total of 9.60 lakh people have been affected by floodwaters in 529 panc...
24 Jul, 2020, 10.01 PM IST
- Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi writes to PM for solution to floods, droughts
The total flood-affected area in Bihar was 68.8 lakh hectares and comprised 17.2 per cent of the total flood-prone area in the country, he ...
10 Nov, 2014, 07.09 PM IST
Thousands affected in Bihar flood, evacuation onRescue operations have been launched and the Chief Secretary and other top officials made an aerial survey today to assess the situation.
16 Aug, 2014, 07.27 PM IST
- India, Nepal agree to strengthen river banks to avoid floods
India and Nepal have agreed to strengthen the embankments of Bagmati, Kamla, Lalbakeya and Khando rivers to control the spilling of flood w...
18 Mar, 2013, 02.56 PM IST
- 'Dolphin' man crusades to save national aquatic animal
Popularly known as 'Dolphin man', Patna University zoologist Prof R K Sinha has been waging a battle over the past three decades to save th...
10 Sep, 2012, 11.07 AM IST
- Over 2.13 lakh people affected by floods in Bihar
Over 2.13 lakh people, spreading over six districts in Bihar, are affected by floods which have so far claimed 12 lives as major rivers inc...
26 Jul, 2008, 09.40 PM IST