Thirteen districts in Bihar, including Patna, are currently grappling with severe floods. The overflowing Ganga and Punpun rivers have created a dire situation, affecting approximately 2.7 million people and claiming 20 lives so far. In Patna, the Ganga river is flowing above the danger mark. At Digha Ghat, the river is 1.25 meters above the danger level, while at Gandhi Ghat, the water level has reached a record 50.57 meters, surpassing the previous record of 50.52 meters set in 2016.

The escalating river levels have led to widespread inundation in several localities of Patna City. Streets are submerged with waist-deep water, and residential areas are underwater. Critical infrastructure such as the six-lane road and the railway station are also surrounded by floodwaters. Other affected districts include Munger, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, and Arrah, which are severely impacted by the swollen Ganga, Kosi, Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, and Dirgha rivers. The gravity of the situation is evident in drone footage, which shows the extensive spread of floodwaters.