Gandak.
river in Nepal and India
- Reports this week
- 31
- Active events
- 4
- Connections
- 46
What's happening
Active this week
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Central Water Commission monitors major rivers, including Narmada and Gandak, rising above danger levels.Well supported7 reports
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Flash floods in the Gandak River are causing rising water levels, prompting monitoring and preparation in Uttar Pradesh.Well supported15 reports6 developments inside
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Cross-border flooding from the Himalayan river system affects the Gandak basin, which CWC identifies as transboundary.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Rising water levels due to torrential rainfall in Nepal are affecting low-lying areas of West Champaran in Bihar, linked to the Gandak river basin.Some support7 reports
Earlier this month
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Water level monitoring is underway on the Ganga and Gandak rivers in Bhagalpur and Munger by the State Water Resources Department.Some support1 report
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River erosion forces farmers in Uttar Pradesh to sell their crops.Some support1 report
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Flooding caused by rising Ganga and Gandak rivers affects Patna and Bhagalpur in Bihar, prompting NDRF deployment.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Nityanand Rai visited Samastipur to review relief work amidst Gandak river monitoring in Bihar.Some support1 report
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The Gandak river system is carrying bodies across borders into India, while the UN Secretary-General warns about the breach of the 1.5C climate ceiling.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Gandak river basin is currently under monitoring by the Central Water Commission due to flood situations in Bihar, with the river flowing through Uttar Pradesh.Well supported17 reports3 developments inside
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NDRF teams are deployed to Muzaffarpur, Bihar, following a surge in the Gandak River triggered by upstream flash floods in Nepal.Well supported36 reports3 developments inside
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Government officials are monitoring and mitigating river damage and erosion impacts in the Gandak region.Some support1 report
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Upper catchment areas of the Gandak River in Nepal are experiencing flash floods.Well supported7 reports4 developments inside
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Deployment of NDRF teams to Champaran, Bihar, due to looming flood threats from the Gandak River.Some support3 reports
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A glacial lake burst has caused a water surge through the river system, prompting the administration in Uttar Pradesh to follow directives.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Upstream flood events in Nepal are affecting Bihar, originating from a flash flood in Rasuwa district.Well supported36 reports6 developments inside
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Devastating floods are underway, bodies are being recovered, and the crisis involves vulnerable glacial lakes, the Gandak basin, and high-level geopolitical talks.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Officials are directing preparedness measures as rising water levels from the river affect the Gandak basin, which is currently experiencing flash floods originating in Nepal.Well supported3 reports
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An ice-rock landslide has blocked a river near the border of Maharajganj (UP) and Nepal, causing a river crisis.Some support1 report
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NDRF personnel recovered bodies from the Gandak river near the India-Nepal border.Some support3 reports
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River fluctuations from upstream flooding in Nepal necessitated precautionary evacuations in Bettiah, assisted by SSB.Some support2 reports
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USGS analyzed seismic signals from a landslide in Tibet, which caused a glacier collapse and subsequent flood in Nepal, leading to river flow into Bihar.Some support2 reports
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The UP government is monitoring the Gandak river levels and the flood situation in Kushinagar, seeking support from the central government.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Water flows from Nepal into the Gandak river basin, and India is assisting tourists affected by the floods.Well supported26 reports
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The Centre is providing assistance to Bihar due to flood threats caused by events in Nepal affecting river flow.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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Heavy rainfall in Nepal is feeding the Kosi and Gandak rivers, which are currently under close watch in the affected regions of Bihar, including Araria and Kishanganj.Well supported13 reports7 developments inside
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Water flows from the Gandak river into the canal system, allowing farmers access for paddy work in agricultural fields.Some support1 report
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Around Gandak this week
News at the entities that move Gandak most-
Nepal StructuralCriticism mounts against Nepal as the country grapples with the uncontrolled influx of climbers on Mount Everest, pressuring expedition operators to mitigate risks.Moves Gandak
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Central Water Commission OperationalRiver levels are rising in Ayodhya due to widespread rainfall, monitored by the Central Water Commission.Moves Gandak
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Government of India OperationalUtrecht, Haarlem, and Amsterdam implemented meat advertising restrictions as PETA India urges the Indian government to prohibit meat advertisements.Moves Gandak
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Tibet OperationalA school operating in Australia under Central Tibetan Administration designation has Lhasa as its cultural focus.Moves Gandak
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Trishuli River StructuralGlacial collapse affected the river valley on the Nepal-Tibet border, contributing to extreme weather events.Moves Gandak
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Yogi Adityanath OperationalUttar Pradesh seeks to consolidate its representation in the Rajya Sabha, detailing the current political roles of its leadership.Moves Gandak
Connections
The 38 strongest of 46, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ganga River Structural
Gandak is structurally defined as a tributary that supplies water to the Ganga River.
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Bihar Structural
The Gandak River's flow and flood events are a primary environmental factor defining the region and necessitating management efforts in Bihar.
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Central Water Commission Operational
The Central Water Commission actively monitors the Gandak river's water levels and issues official advisories regarding flood risk.
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Uttar Pradesh Structural
The Gandak river flows through Uttar Pradesh, causing hydrological impacts such as flooding and affecting the state's districts.
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Patna Structural
The Gandak river flows through affected areas including the city of Patna.
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Nepal Structural
The Gandak River's flow and flood levels are structurally dependent on upstream hydrological events and climate conditions in Nepal.
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Muzaffarpur Structural
Gandak River's water flow and swelling directly cause environmental risks and inundation in Muzaffarpur.
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Maharajganj Shared context
Gandak is a river system that flows through and physically affects the district of Maharajganj, often causing flooding and threatening villages.
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Government of India Operational
The Government of India actively monitors the water levels and flood risk associated with the Gandak river.
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Kushinagar Structural
The Gandak River flows through and dynamically affects the environment and water levels of the Kushinagar area.
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Bettiah Operational
The Gandak River's flow, fluctuations, and erosion directly cause flooding and necessitate safety measures in Bettiah.
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Tibet Operational
Water flow and glacial activity originating in Tibet directly influence the flow and surge of the Gandak River.
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Trishuli River Structural
The Trishuli River contributes flow that merges into the larger Gandak river system.
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National Disaster Response Force Operational
The National Disaster Response Force actively deploys to Gandak to manage and respond to flood crises.
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Chhapra Shared context
The city of Chhapra is geographically situated in the path of the Gandak river, which is currently experiencing rising waters leading to inundation of residential areas.
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Champaran Operational
The swelling of the Gandak river directly causes panic and adverse conditions within the Champaran region.
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Ganga Structural
The two river systems are functionally linked, where the volume and state of the Gandak influence the flow and level of the Ganga.
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India Meteorological Department Operational
The India Meteorological Department actively monitors water levels and meteorological conditions along the Gandak river.
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Malaysia Structural
Gandak's geographical features make it prone to flash floods and GLOF activity, which impacts the larger context of Malaysia.
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Isha Foundation Operational
The Isha Foundation utilizes the Gandak river system as a functional part of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage route.
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Bhagalpur Shared context
Gandak river flows through or is near the district of Bhagalpur, establishing a geographical context.
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Yogi Adityanath Operational
Yogi Adityanath directs local officials in Gandak regarding flood preparedness.
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state Shared context
Gandak is a location within the state context, through which floodwaters are observed to move into UP.
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Department of Hydrology and Meteorology Operational
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology monitors the flow of the Gandak river and issues warnings based on its state.
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Wildlife Trust of India Shared context
The organization operates within the geographical context of the river basin.
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Vikram Singh Shared context
The relationship is implied through the shared professional context of river management and official duties concerning Gandak.
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India Shared context
Gandak is a river system whose basin flows through various Indian states and contributes to the international border.
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Hajipur Shared context
Gandak is a river that flows near Hajipur, and its state (e.g., flooding) impacts the city's environment.
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Gopalganj Shared context
The Gandak River flows through the geographical boundaries of Gopalganj district.
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Ganga Shared context
Both rivers are part of the same major river system observed to be affected by rising water levels.
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Khagaria Shared context
Gandak and Khagaria share the context of being affected by high water levels due to floods.
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Chandra Shekhar Singh Operational
Chandra Shekhar Singh actively monitored the flow and embankments of the Gandak river.
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Vijay Pal Shared context
Vijay Pal is observed inspecting erosion caused by the Gandak river.
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Samrat Choudhary Shared context
Samrat Choudhary monitors environmental conditions, such as water level rise, within the Gandak region.
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Kosi River Shared context
Gandak and Kosi River are noted as co-existing river systems in the same region.
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North Bihar Shared context
Gandak is located within the geographical context of North Bihar, where hydrological events are observed.
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Vijay Yadav Operational
Vijay Yadav is involved in local governance and infrastructure response to erosion impacts in Gandak.
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mainland China Shared context
Gandak is a river system whose inputs are described, but the evidence does not establish a current or proven connection to mainland China.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
9 events- Central Water Commission monitors major rivers, including Narmada and Gandak, rising above danger levels.
- Cross-border flooding from the Himalayan river system affects the Gandak basin, which CWC identifies as transboundary.
- Rising water levels due to torrential rainfall in Nepal are affecting low-lying areas of West Champaran in Bihar, linked to the Gandak river basin.
- Water level monitoring is underway on the Ganga and Gandak rivers in Bhagalpur and Munger by the State Water Resources Department.
- River erosion forces farmers in Uttar Pradesh to sell their crops.
- Flooding caused by rising Ganga and Gandak rivers affects Patna and Bhagalpur in Bihar, prompting NDRF deployment.
- Nityanand Rai visited Samastipur to review relief work amidst Gandak river monitoring in Bihar.
- The Gandak river system is carrying bodies across borders into India, while the UN Secretary-General warns about the breach of the 1.5C climate ceiling.
- Government officials are monitoring and mitigating river damage and erosion impacts in the Gandak region.
August 2026
16 events- Flash floods in the Gandak River are causing rising water levels, prompting monitoring and preparation in Uttar Pradesh.
- The Gandak river basin is currently under monitoring by the Central Water Commission due to flood situations in Bihar, with the river flowing through Uttar Pradesh.
- NDRF teams are deployed to Muzaffarpur, Bihar, following a surge in the Gandak River triggered by upstream flash floods in Nepal.
- Upper catchment areas of the Gandak River in Nepal are experiencing flash floods.
- Deployment of NDRF teams to Champaran, Bihar, due to looming flood threats from the Gandak River.
- A glacial lake burst has caused a water surge through the river system, prompting the administration in Uttar Pradesh to follow directives.
- Upstream flood events in Nepal are affecting Bihar, originating from a flash flood in Rasuwa district.
- Devastating floods are underway, bodies are being recovered, and the crisis involves vulnerable glacial lakes, the Gandak basin, and high-level geopolitical talks.
- Officials are directing preparedness measures as rising water levels from the river affect the Gandak basin, which is currently experiencing flash floods originating in Nepal.
- An ice-rock landslide has blocked a river near the border of Maharajganj (UP) and Nepal, causing a river crisis.
- NDRF personnel recovered bodies from the Gandak river near the India-Nepal border.
- River fluctuations from upstream flooding in Nepal necessitated precautionary evacuations in Bettiah, assisted by SSB.
- USGS analyzed seismic signals from a landslide in Tibet, which caused a glacier collapse and subsequent flood in Nepal, leading to river flow into Bihar.
- The UP government is monitoring the Gandak river levels and the flood situation in Kushinagar, seeking support from the central government.
- Water flows from Nepal into the Gandak river basin, and India is assisting tourists affected by the floods.
- The Centre is providing assistance to Bihar due to flood threats caused by events in Nepal affecting river flow.