Rising Ganga waters flood Patna’s low-lying areas, residents take shelter on roads

The rising waters of the Ganga have affected low-lying areas of Patna, with residents facing waterlogging and flood-like conditions. Visuals from the Digha and Kurji areas show the impact of the rising river waters, with residents taking shelter along roads and moving through affected areas.

The Ganga has been rising in several parts of the region amid heavy rainfall and increased water flow. Authorities have been monitoring the situation in vulnerable areas as residents remain concerned about further inundation.

The flood situation has also affected other parts of the Ganga basin. In Uttar Pradesh, the Ganga water level in Varanasi had begun receding by September 6, but flood-like conditions continued in low-lying areas, with waterlogging and sewage accumulation reported.