Patna, Sep 28 (PTI) A minor breach was detected in the embankment along the Gandak river in Bihar’s West Champaran district on Monday evening, posing a risk of flooding in low-lying areas of three villages, a statement said.
The breach occurred at chainage 4 km near Khairtwa village in Bagaha-1 block after the river’s water level rose around 35 cm above its previous highest flood level of 90.90 metres, it said.
Water is entering agricultural fields and is expected to re-enter the Gandak at chainage 9.5 km, it added.
Low-lying areas of Agastiya, Khairtwa and Chandrapur villages may be affected, while connectivity could also be disrupted, said the statement issued by the Water Resources Department (WRD).
The National Highway 727, located around 3 km from the breach site, is not expected to be significantly affected as the river’s flow in the area is receding rapidly, it said.
A department team has reached the spot and is working to repair the embankment, while the West Champaran district administration has taken necessary measures, officials said. PTI PKD SOM
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