Bihar news LIVE updates: CM Samrat Choudhary conducts aerial survey as water levels rise; nine NDRF teams deployed

Bihar news LIVE updates: National Disaster Response Force on Thursday said there has been no "adverse" impact of the devastating Nepal flash floods in the border areas of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh till now, but the situation is being continuously monitored in coordination with the two states governments, news agency PTI reported.

Bihar news LIVE updates: Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary conducted an aerial survey of the flood situation in border areas of Bagaha, Valmiki Nagar, Bettiah, and Motihari as water levels rise.

Bihar news LIVE updates: Amid fears of rising water levels in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh following deadly Nepal flash floods, nine NDRF teams have been deployed in Bihar, while one team is stationed in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, news agency ANI reported, citing the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

Two NDRF teams are deployed in Muzaffarpur and East Champaran in Bihar, while another team has been kept ready for deployment in Nepal, according to the NDRF.

Bihar news LIVE updates: IG NDRF Narendra Singh Bundela on Thursday said that Central Water Commission (CWC) is monitoring the water level in the Gandak River at Valmiki Barrage (Bihar-UP border).

He added, “Two planes full of HADR assistance have been sent to Nepal. One of our teams is on standby; it can be sent if we receive a request from the government of Nepal.”

Bihar news LIVE updates: Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday expressed solidarity with Nepal as flash floods wreck havoc, killing many.

He added that India will remain in constant contact with Nepal and will provide all possible cooperation in relief and rescue operations.

“In this difficult time of disaster in Nepal, India stands firmly with full empathy and in the spirit of ‘Neighbourhood First’. The departure of the second relief flight carrying 37.5 tons of HADR material, essential medicines, and food packets exemplifies India’s prompt, sensitive, and humanitarian assistance.”

"Serving humanity, assisting in times of crisis, and standing by our neighbour—this is the hallmark of a strong India."

Bihar, UP live updates: While Bihar and UP are on high alert, other Indian states are also amplifying efforts to get in touch with those reported missing in the Nepal floods.

Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, questioned the chief minister C Joseph Vijay-led state government on Thursday over the Tamilians missing in Nepal floods, asking whether any action has been taken so far.

Bihar, UP live updates: On Nepal flash floods, Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary said, “Currently, the situation is gradually returning to normal. This disaster in Nepal has been a matter of concern, and everyone has had to worry about it. The Prime Minister and the Home Minister are continuously monitoring the situation in Bihar as well as Uttar Pradesh. Things are now gradually returning to normal. There has been rainfall, due to which some additional water is flowing in. However, with around one lakh (cusecs) of water currently being discharged, the situation from here to Patna is gradually normalising.”

Bihar, UP live updates: Authorities in Bihar’s West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj and Muzaffarpur stepped up preparedness, including evacuation of residents from vulnerable areas to safer locations, after a flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River upstream killed at least nine people in the neighbouring Nepal and Tibet, washed away villages and damaged infrastructure on Wednesday.

Bihar, UP live updates: The flash flood about 200 kms north of India border may result in water level rising in rivers flowing from Nepal such as Gandak in Uttar Pradesh and parts of north Bihar. Trishuli river which intakes most of Bhote Koshi river that originates from Tibet, flows into Gandak.

Heavy rain and gates of barrages in Nepal being opened could also cause more water flow into Ghaghara and Rapti rivers in Uttar Pradesh, and Kosi in Bihar.

Bihar, UP live updates: On flash floods in Nepal, Bihar LoP and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said, "This was a very tragic incident. The visuals we saw yesterday were extremely distressing, showing people running for safety. We feel that the Bihar government needs to remain more vigilant, and everyone needs to stay alert. There is also a possibility that the impact could be felt in the Gandak River and other areas of Bihar. Therefore, it would be better for everyone to remain alert and cautious."

Bihar, UP live updates: Husband of a pilgrim from Tamil Nadu, who is stranded in Nepal following flash floods in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts of Nepal, has sought help from central government and state government with a safe rescue, news agency ANI reported.

Muthunathan, husband of a stranded tourist, said, "She said that while they were nearing the Tibet border on 26th August around 9 am, they heard a loud sound. Immediately, they got off the bus, and they were taken to a nearby military camp. Yesterday, I got the message that she was safe. Her group has also sent a message to the TN Secretariat for help to be airlifted. Communication is suffering due to no network. Hopefully, the central government and state government will help with a safe rescue of all the people."

Bihar, UP live updates: More than 300 Indians are missing in flash floods, Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said on Thursday, news agency PTI reported.

Bihar, UP live updates: Due to heavy rainwater accumulation along the routes connecting Shivpur, Basantpur, and Marchahwa villages in Kushinagar district and Bihar, small streams and drains overflowed, spilling water across the roads.

Villagers were seen wading through the waterlogged roads, holding their footwear in their hands, news agency ANI reported.

Local administrations in nearby areas have issued warnings via loudspeakers asking residents to move their belongings and livestock to higher ground amid reports of water release from Nepal.

Bihar, UP live updates: The flash flood about 200 kms north of India border may result in water level rising in rivers flowing from Nepal such as Gandak in Uttar Pradesh and parts of north Bihar. Trishuli river which intakes most of Bhote Koshi river that originates from Tibet, flows into Gandak.

Heavy rain and gates of barrages in Nepal being opened could also cause more water flow into Ghaghara and Rapti rivers in Uttar Pradesh, and Kosi in Bihar.

Bihar, UP live updates: Officials and agencies in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand were on high alert and started evacuating people from vulnerable areas in the border districts of these states following a flash flood upstream, in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River in Rusuwa district that killed at least 160 people and left hundreds of tourists, including 133 Indians missing.

Bihar, UP live updates: Amid deadly Nepal floods, SDRF has been placed on high alert in Uttarakhand's border district of Champawat.

Vigilance has been stepped up in Uttarakhand's border district of Champawat following severe floods in Nepal on Wednesday. The Tanakpur post of the SDRF has been placed on high alert, and people have been urged to stay away from the banks of the Sharda River, officials said, news agency PTI reported.

Bihar, UP live updates: In view of the devastating flood in Nepal, the Government of Sikkim has released a helpline number for the assistance of Sikkim's people who may be stranded, affected, or in need of help.

Bihar, UP live updates: Following deadly flash floods in Nepal, high alert has been issued in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. The DM and the SSP are inspecting the embankment at Gandak river.

DM Kumar Gaurav said, "About the prevailing situation in Nepal, the disaster management department and secretary sir did a video conference, they said that there is a chance of increase in water level in Gandak river, three divisions get affected by Gandak, I and SSP did inspection, also of the embankment, all the officers were instructed to be in alert mode. The safety of embankment is very important, we did its inspection."

Bihar, UP live updates: Critical hours passed off peacefully as the Gandak river’s sudden surge, triggered by upstream flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, receded overnight, officials said on Thursday morning. There is no need for panic, they emphasised, with embankments withstanding the pressure and water levels returning to normal.

The Valmiki Nagar barrage in West Champaran recorded its highest discharge of around 1.50 lakh cusec around midnight. By early morning, the flow had stabilised. At about 7 am, discharge stood at 95,200 cusec and later rose to around 99,800 cusec by 8 am, water resources department (WRD) secretary Chandra Shekhar Singh said.

Bihar, UP live updates: Following sudden flash floods along Nepal's Bhote Koshi River near the Tibet border that turned deadly on Wednesday, killing at least 160 people, Bihar has been placed on high alert due to the apprehension of a rise in the Gandak River's water level.