The water level of the Kiyul River is continuously rising in Nista village, Suryagarha block, Lakhisarai district, posing a flood threat to the village. Seepage from the protective embankment has caused panic among the villagers. According to residents, if the river's water level rises by another 12 inches, water will flow over the embankment, potentially affecting approximately two thousand people.

To curb the seepage, the contractor has deployed laborers who are undertaking rescue work with the help of geo-bags. Earth filling work has also commenced to strengthen the embankment. Anticipating the potential danger, villagers are monitoring the embankment even at night. Several families have proactively started moving food supplies and other essential items to safer locations.

Villager Company Yadav alleged that residents face similar threats every year during floods, claiming that no concrete work is done for the permanent protection of the embankment. Former Sarpanch Vijay Yadav also accused departmental officials of failing to conduct timely inspections.

On Sunday around 12 PM, BDO Manjul Manohar Madhup and SHO Rohit Kumar Singh arrived at the spot with police forces to assess the situation. Junior Engineer Prem Kumar initially expressed inability to provide soil, but arrangements were promptly made by contacting a local brick kiln owner. Work to strengthen the embankment is now set to begin. Both the administration and villagers are closely monitoring the situation, with ongoing concerns about the embankment's safety amid the rising water levels.