On Sunday, 4.62 lakh cusecs of water were released into the Gandak river from the Valmikinagar Gandak Barrage. The water flow, which was 4 lakh cusecs at 6 AM, increased to 4.62 lakh cusecs by 3 PM. This continuous increase in water discharge from the barrage is now impacting the coastal areas of Taraiya block in Saran district.

The rising water level of the Gandak river has caused water to overflow its banks in several locations, raising concerns among residents of low-lying areas. It is anticipated that the pressure of water in the river might further increase by Monday. However, the Saran embankment is currently reported to be safe. Officials from the administration and the flood control department are continuously monitoring the embankment and the water levels.

The surge in water levels has heightened anxieties among residents of 13 riverside villages in the Chanchaliya Diara region, including Saguni, Ardeva, Jimdaha, Madhopur Bara, Baniya Hasanpur, Faridpur, Harpur Faridpur, Sheetalpur, Bhalua Shankardih, Chanchaliya, Sangrampur, Bhatgai, and Maulana. Villagers are on alert and making preparations for potential flooding.