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The Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued a nationwide flood alert as 11 river sites across different parts of India have breached the flood warning level, signalling high flood risk in vulnerable districts amid heavy monsoon rains.
📍 Key Affected States and Rivers
According to the CWC, the river sites breaching danger or warning levels are located in the following states:
Uttarakhand – Ganga & its tributaries in Haridwar and Rishikesh
Bihar – Burhi Gandak and Kosi rivers near Khagaria and Supaul
Assam – Brahmaputra near Dibrugarh and Dhubri
Uttar Pradesh – Ghaghra and Sharda rivers around Bahraich
West Bengal – Subansiri River near Siliguri
Odisha – Mahanadi tributaries nearing danger levels
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh – Narmada and Indravati show rising trends
🚨 CWC's Warning & Current Status
Warning level breached at 11 locations
Rising trends at 32 other monitoring points
States advised to initiate flood management protocols
NDRF teams mobilized in select regions
“We are witnessing a sharp rise in water levels in the northern and eastern belts due to persistent rainfall,” said a senior CWC official.
🌧️ Monsoon Impact Driving Flood Risk
The breach in water levels is attributed to:
Heavy to very heavy rainfall in the Himalayan foothills
Catchment saturation in the Indo-Gangetic plains
Ongoing inflows from upstream regions in Nepal and Bhutan
🛑 What This Means for Residents
Evacuation readiness in vulnerable districts is essential
Avoid riverbanks and low-lying zones in affected areas
Local authorities have been advised to monitor embankments and dams closely
📌 FAQs
Q1. What does it mean when rivers breach warning levels?
A: It indicates that water has reached a height where flooding is possible and authorities should begin preparatory actions.
Q2. Which river is causing the most concern currently?
A: The Brahmaputra in Assam and Ghaghra in UP are among the most critical.
Q3. What action is the government taking?
A: NDRF teams are being deployed, and state disaster response forces are on standby. Temporary shelters are also being readied.
Q4. Is this normal during monsoon?
A: While river swelling is common, 11 sites breaching flood levels early in the season is above average and being closely monitored.
Q5. How can residents stay updated?
A: Follow alerts from the IMD, CWC Flood Forecast, and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA).
published on 2nd july
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