Due to the water level of the Ganga river crossing the danger mark at many places in Patna, the capital of Bihar, the district administration has ordered the closure of 76 government schools in rural areas till September 21. In view of the rising water level of the Ganga river in Patna, a total of 76 government schools in eight blocks of Patna district will remain closed till September 21.
The water level of river Ganga has crossed the danger mark
The water level of the Ganga river has crossed the danger mark at some places. This decision has been taken for the safety of students and teachers in the rural areas of the district. The Bihar government has recently authorized the District Magistrates to take a decision to close schools in case of a flood-like situation in their jurisdiction.
Ganga river is flowing above the danger mark
The Ganga river is flowing 41.76 meters and 50.45 meters above the danger mark at Hathidah and Digha Ghat respectively. Let us tell you that the water level of the Ganga river is continuously rising in Bihar. Due to this, many villages around the Ganga river are going to be affected by floods.
The water level of river Ganga is increasing rapidly
Due to the continuously rising water level, the water of the Ganges river has entered many areas, houses and schools in Samastipur and Vaishali districts. In such a situation, people are facing many problems. Let us tell you that the water level of the Ganges river has been rising rapidly for the last 3 days. People are taking shelter in high places to avoid the effects of the flood.
Many villages of Bihar were submerged in water
Earlier in the month of August, many villages in Bihar were submerged in water. Meanwhile, the situation is similar in Purvanchal of Uttar Pradesh. The water level of the Ganga river is rising rapidly in districts like Ghazipur, Ballia, Varanasi etc., due to which there is a threat of flood in many villages. In such a situation, the government has also started preparations in this regard.