The Centre is providing assistance to Bihar due to flood threats caused by events in Nepal affecting river flow.
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Updated Sep 9
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The Centre is providing assistance to Bihar due to flood threats caused by events in Nepal affecting river flow.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Government officials discuss border response and NDRF is placed on high alert in border areas due to floods.Sub-event
Amit Shah confirmed the Centre is providing assistance to Bihar regarding flood threats from Nepal.1 source
Amit Shah assures support for Bihar during the flood situation caused by events in Nepal.1 source
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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.Also in this story
- The Kosi River, known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar,' is currently flowing through Nepal and carries a significant portion of the region's sediment load.
- 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.
- Upstream flood events in Nepal are affecting Bihar, originating from a flash flood in Rasuwa district.
- Water flows from the Gandak river into the canal system, allowing farmers access for paddy work in agricultural fields.
The entities involved
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Amit Shah
Indian politician and 32nd Union Minister of Home Affairs
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Gandak
river in Nepal and India
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Nepal
country in South Asia
Related events
- A glacial lake burst has caused a water surge through the river system, prompting the administration in Uttar Pradesh to follow directives.
- Chief executive of Nepal's disaster authority noted increased water flow upstream from Tibet.
- Flooding in Nepal is impacting Bihar through shared river systems, involving the Hindu Kush Himalaya region and ICIMOD.
- Flash floods in Nepal are affecting the Gandak River system, prompting official inspection of the border barrage.
- Cross-border flooding from the Himalayan river system affects the Gandak basin, which CWC identifies as transboundary.