New Delhi | 12 Sep 2026
Flooding across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh has affected millions of residents, submerged villages and forced evacuations as swollen rivers remain above danger levels at several locations. The India Meteorological Department has also forecast further rain across parts of northern, central and eastern India.
Bihar floods affect more than four million people
More than four million people across 14 Bihar districts have been affected by flooding, according to state-level figures reported by multiple news organisations. Relief and rescue operations are continuing in inundated settlements.
The Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Budhi Gandak, Punpun and Ghaghra have crossed danger levels along different stretches. Bihar’s real-time flood-monitoring system showed the main Ganga channel above warning level on September 12, although some monitored rivers were falling.
The flooding has occurred despite Bihar recording about 27 per cent less rainfall than normal between June 1 and the first week of September. Heavy upstream flows and intense local rainfall have pushed rivers beyond their carrying capacity.
High Ganga level worsens drainage problems
The elevated Ganga has created a backwater effect in tributaries including the Gandak and Punpun. Because these rivers discharge into the Ganga, its high water level has restricted their flow and caused water to accumulate in adjoining areas.
Flood pressure has damaged three protective bunds in Bhagalpur, leading to fresh inundation. Authorities are monitoring embankments, river levels and vulnerable settlements while relief teams distribute essential supplies and assist displaced families.
More than 350,000 residents affected in Uttar Pradesh
Floods have affected about 353,000 people across 26 districts of Uttar Pradesh, according to figures reported by state officials. More than 17,500 residents have been moved to safer locations, while thousands are staying in relief shelters.
The Ganga has crossed or approached the danger mark at several monitoring points. Ballia, Ghazipur, Varanasi, Badaun, Farrukhabad and adjoining riverine areas have faced inundation, while the Ghaghra and other rivers have also threatened low-lying settlements.
Floodwater has submerged several Varanasi ghats and disrupted cremations at traditional sites. Relief camps have been opened for evacuated families, with arrangements for food, drinking water, bedding and medical assistance.
IMD forecasts renewed rain across Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
The IMD’s extended forecast indicates widespread rain with thunderstorms and lightning over western Madhya Pradesh from September 12 to 14. Similar conditions are forecast over eastern Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh until September 14.
Rainfall activity is expected to increase over eastern Rajasthan from September 13 to 15, with isolated heavy rain possible on September 13 and 14. Uttarakhand could also receive isolated heavy rain, raising the risk of localised flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.
Residents in flood-prone locations have been advised to follow official weather and river-level alerts, avoid overflowing roads and bridges, and comply with evacuation directions issued by local authorities.
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