Saralnama91 cm rise in Prayagraj's water level in 24 hours signals flood threat in Bihar. Yamuna's swelling waters, due to hill rains and Hathini Kund Barrage release, are spreading into the Ganga near Prayagraj. This has led to rising water levels at key points like Prayagraj, Naini, and Phaphamau. The impact is now visible from Varanasi to Patna. Varanasi's increased water level prompted alerts in Buxar and Patna. The Central Water Commission warned Bardhiya, Hathidah, Munger, Bhagalpur, and Kahalgaon. Varanasi saw a 49 cm rise, Buxar 11 cm, and Digha Ghat 6 cm. Water Resources Department's Executive Engineer, Aditya Prakash, confirmed signs of rising Ganga levels. (Updated 7 Sep 2025, 08:23 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 91 cm rise in Prayagraj's water level in 24 hours signals flood threat in Bihar
- Yamuna's swelling waters, due to hill rains and Hathini Kund Barrage release, are spreading into the Ganga near Prayagraj
- This has led to rising water levels at key points like Prayagraj, Naini, and Phaphamau