The water level of the Ganga river is continuously rising in the Barh sub-division of Patna district, leading to a looming threat of floods in the Diara regions. This surge in water is attributed to the opening of several gates of the Gandak and Kosi barrages. The entire Diara area has become waterlogged, and residents from lower-lying regions are being evacuated to safer places.

People from Barh's Banda Diara area are abandoning their homes and seeking refuge in Barh town. Arrangements are being made for these displaced individuals at the block office premises and other secure locations. The sudden rise in water has caused concern among villagers regarding the safe relocation of their homes, livestock, and essential belongings.

The rising water level of the Ganga is also significantly impacting the renowned Umanath Dham in Barh. Ganga's water has entered Umanath's shelter, and several steps of the ghat are completely submerged. This is causing considerable difficulty for devotees performing pujas, havans, and other religious rituals. The number of devotees who arrived for Ganga snan and puja on the recent occasion of Janmashtami was also noticeably lower due to the increased water level. Devotee Arun Singh stated that the continuous rise in Ganga's water has created fear among people, resulting in fewer devotees this time. Devotee Rajiv Singh has appealed to the administration to promptly initiate necessary arrangements and relief work for the safety of the people.