- 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.
- 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.
- Cross-border flooding from the Himalayan river system affects the Gandak basin, which CWC identifies as transboundary.
Gandak River Discharge Expected to Rise Amid Flooding in Bihar
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Torrential rainfall in Nepal has caused rising water levels in the Gandak River, affecting low-lying areas of West Champaran in Bihar. On September 27, 2026, the discharge rate of the Gandak River was reported at approximately 300,000 cusecs. Officials warned that the discharge rate was expected to reach around 450,000 cusecs by 10 pm. Evacuation measures are currently underway for affected families.
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The flooding is part of a larger cross-border issue affecting the Gandak basin, which flows through Uttar Pradesh and is a tributary of the Ganga River. The rising water levels pose risks of widespread damage to agriculture and infrastructure in Bihar.
Cross-border flooding from the Himalayan river system affects the Gandak basin, which the Central Water Commission monitors due to flood situations in Bihar.
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- Massive floods are occurring in the Kosi River basin, Bihar, following an ice-rock avalanche.
- NDRF deployed in Bihar due to looming flood threat from Nepal.
- Monsoon systems are affecting rainfall distribution and Himalayan streams are flowing through Nepal.
- Cross-border flood alerts are active for Bihar due to flash floods triggered by heavy rains in the Tibetan area.
- Heavy rainfall expected to extend towards Bihar.