1. Ganga breaches highest flood mark at Patna’s Gandhi ghat

Ganga breaches highest flood mark at Patna’s Gandhi ghat

India

  • The Ganga reached 50.53 metres at Gandhi Ghat on September 5, crossing the highest flood level by 1 cm.
  • The river rose 10 cm in four hours, raising concerns for low-lying areas of Patna.
  • Officials expect the level to rise further to 50.62 metres by September 6 morning.
  • Several Bihar rivers are above danger marks after heavy rain in the state and neighbouring Nepal.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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