Authorities in Patna’s Danapur and Maner areas have stepped up flood preparedness as the Ganga and Son rivers continue to rise, with local officials deploying emergency boats and medical teams to assist communities in vulnerable areas.

Danapur Sub-Divisional Officer Virupaksh Vikram Singh said the administration had been alerted about the rising water levels two days earlier and was operating according to the directions of the district administration. He said 90 pre-registered boats have been mobilised across Danapur and Maner, including vessels equipped to provide emergency medical assistance. 

Danapur, Maner Put on Alert

The rising levels of the Ganga and Son have created flood-like conditions in parts of the two blocks. Authorities have intensified monitoring and preparedness measures as water continues to enter vulnerable areas.

Singh said 50 boats have been deployed in Danapur and another 40 in Maner. One boat is being operated in each affected panchayat, with two nurses assigned to provide emergency medical assistance.

The advance registration of boats is part of the administration’s annual flood preparedness because rising river levels regularly pose a seasonal challenge to communities living along the riverbanks.

Medical Support Through Boats

The deployment is intended not only for evacuation and movement but also to maintain access to basic medical assistance in areas affected by waterlogging or flooding.

According to the SDO, medical personnel have been placed on the boats so that residents can receive emergency attention without having to travel through flooded areas to reach healthcare facilities.

The arrangement is particularly relevant for vulnerable residents who may require urgent medical assistance when road connectivity is disrupted.

Ganga Near Highest Flood Level

The situation in Patna has become more serious as the Ganga approaches its highest recorded flood levels at some monitoring points.

The Bihar Disaster Management Department had warned that the Ganga could cross its Highest Flood Level (HFL) at Gandhi Ghat in Patna, while water levels at other locations were also rising. 

Bihar’s real-time river monitoring data for September 4 showed the Ganga above the danger level at Dighaghat in Patna. At Gandhi Ghat and Hathidah, the river was recorded below the HFL but remained under close observation, while another monitored point at Kolhachak was listed above the HFL. 

Other Rivers Also Rising

The flood threat is not restricted to the Ganga. Authorities have also been monitoring rapid increases in the levels of the Son, Punpun and Dardha rivers in south Bihar.

The rising water levels have increased concerns in low-lying areas and prompted administrations to strengthen arrangements for evacuation, transport and relief.

The wider flood situation has already affected several districts, with state authorities coordinating preparedness and response measures.

Minister Reviews Flood Response

Bihar Minister Ram Kirpal Yadav said flooding had disrupted normal life in several parts of the state. He said Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was monitoring the situation and remained in contact with officials in affected districts.

Yadav said arrangements had been made for boats and medicines for people affected by flooding, while the administration was working to respond to the situation.

The government has also urged residents in vulnerable areas to follow instructions issued by local officials.

Safety Advisory for Residents

With river levels rising, authorities have advised people to avoid unnecessary movement towards rivers, ghats and waterlogged areas.

Residents have also been cautioned against bathing, swimming, boating or taking selfies near swollen rivers. Officials have appealed to people to maintain a safe distance from the water and follow evacuation or safety instructions if issued.

The Bihar administration is continuing to monitor river levels and vulnerable locations as the flood threat evolves. For residents of Danapur, Maner and other low-lying areas, the immediate focus remains on staying alert, maintaining access to emergency services and moving to safer locations if directed by authorities.