The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-09-06
Authorities sounding an alert in downstream areas after the water level in the
Authorities sounding an alert in downstream areas after the water level in the Ganga crossed the Highest Flood Level (HFL) mark at Gandhi Ghat in Patna. A State Water Resources Department (WRD) official said this situation was likely to be observed over the next three days at Hathidah and subsequent downstream gauge stations. Ten National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and 27 State Disaster Response Forces have been deployed across various affected districts.
Why it matters. Why it matters: Authorities sounding an alert in downstream areas after the water level in the Ganga crossed the Highest Flood Level (HFL) mark at Gandhi Ghat in Patna.
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