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Bihar on alert as Nepal floods raise Gandak surge threat, all 36 barrage gates opened

Times Bay AreaPublished August 26, 2026Updated August 26, 2026English

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Bihar on alert as Nepal floods raise Gandak surge threat, all 36 barrage gates opened — Photo: Telanganatoday — view original

Bihar was put on high alert after floods in Nepal raised the possibility of a sudden rise in Gandak river discharge. Authorities opened all 36 gates of the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar and stepped up rescue and relief preparations

Source: Telanganatoday. Summary and artwork credited to the original publisher.