The Katihar district administration is on high alert following a significant rise in the water level of the Ganga River, leading to potential flood situations. A review meeting was held on September 5, 2026, in the office chamber of District Magistrate Ashutosh Dwivedi, with officials from all affected circles participating via video conferencing.

Key attendees included Deputy Development Commissioner Neha Kumari, Sub-Divisional Officer Suraj Kumar, Additional Collector Vinod Kumar, and Additional Collector (Disaster Management) Firoz Akhtar. The Circle Officer of Barari reported that the rising Ganga water has disrupted life in Dakshin Bhandartal and Mohana Chandpur villages within the Barari block. Boats are being operated for the movement of people in the affected areas, and community kitchens are set to be launched soon based on applications from Panchayat Mukhiyas.

Floodwaters have also entered Eastern Muradpur and other affected Panchayats in the Kursela block, where around 15 boats are in operation. The Circle Officer of Manihari stated that seven Panchayats in the Manihari block are affected, with Dhurahi Panchayat being the worst hit. Nine boats have been deployed for the convenience of residents, and community kitchens are assured. Dilarpur Panchayat is also highly likely to be inundated. Water has reached roads in Panchayats like Dakshin Katkosh, Baghmara, Manoharpur, and Kumaripur. DM Ashutosh Dwivedi took serious note of the situation in all affected areas and issued necessary directives to the concerned officials.