Following severe flooding in Nepal and heavy rainfall in the catchment areas, the water levels in Gandak and Kosi rivers have risen in Bihar.
To regulate the river flow, all 36 gates of the Valmikinagar Barrage and 20 gates of the Kosi Barrage have been opened. However, the water levels and discharge of both rivers have declined over the past 24 hours.
Meanwhile, amid misleading reports circulating on social media, the Supaul district administration has clarified that the water level of the Kosi River is rising at a normal rate and the Kosi Barrage is completely safe. The situation is being continuously monitored.
In view of the possibility of a further rise in water levels, the administrations of West Champaran, East Champaran, Saran and Gopalganj districts have been put on alert.
