Patna, September 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The flood situation in Kursela block of Bihar’s Katihar district has turned critical as the Ganga and Kosi rivers continue to rise, cutting off villages, inundating homes and damaging standing crops.
The Kosi is currently flowing 1.56 metres above the danger mark and is only 54 centimetres below the High Flood Level (HFL), raising concern among residents and authorities.
Floodwaters have entered hundreds of houses in villages including Patthar Tola, Maliniya, Mirzapur, Baghmara, Pachkutti, Mehar Tola, Kamlakani, Kheriya, Tinghariya, Balu Tola, Majdiya, Katariya, Chay Tola and Shermari.
Across the Ganga, Ghat Tola, Dhaneshar Tola, Camp Tola and School Tola in Gobrahi Diyara have been completely cut off, effectively turning the settlements into islands. Road connectivity from Patthar Tola and Baghmara to the Kursela block headquarters has also been disrupted by the inundation.
Around 18 schools in the block have been affected, while boats have emerged as the main mode of transportation in several areas. With roads in Majdiya and Kamlakani submerged, tractors are being used to evacuate residents to safer locations.
Many families have moved to higher ground along with their livestock as the water continues to rise. Villagers also face the threat of snakes and other potentially dangerous creatures displaced by the floodwaters.
The flooding has caused extensive agricultural losses, with standing maize, jute and other Kharif crops submerged.
Residents have urged the administration to intensify relief and rescue operations and make adequate arrangements for affected people and livestock.
Meanwhile, the Ganga remains in spate in Bhagalpur, where floodwaters have reached parts of the newly constructed four-lane road between Nathnagar and Sultanganj. The water level rose rapidly overnight, spreading across sections of the road and disrupting movement.
In another development, train services on the Patna-Gaya rail section are expected to resume from Wednesday evening after the water level of the Son River near railway bridge No. 21 receded.
Rail operations on one line of the section had remained disrupted for the past four days due to flooding. In view of the receding water level, East Central Railway has decided to restore train services.
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