Bihar floods in 13 districts, 8 rivers in spate: erosion in Gandak and Kosi rivers; Ganga likely to cross the highest flood level in Patna, disaster management alert.

The Disaster Management Department has issued an advisory regarding the threat of floods in Bihar. According to the department, the water level of the Ganges at Gandhi Ghat and Hathidah in Patna is likely to exceed its highest flood level tonight (September 4). Several rivers in Bihar are overflowing, posing a risk of flooding in 13 districts. In Patna, the Ganges is flowing approximately 2 feet above the danger mark. The service lanes of Bhadrghat and Mahavir Ghat in Patna City have been flooded with knee-deep water from the Ganges.