Incessant Rain Leaves Patna Water-Logged, CM Nitish Kumar Takes Stock

Incessant rain in Patna has caused extensive water-logging, affecting the Bihar assembly premises, ministers' bungalows, and various other areas. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected the areas, while Urban Development Minister Nitin Nabin held an emergency meeting to address the lack of preparedness and response system. Rising river levels also pose a concern.

In a significant weather-related development, incessant rain has left Patna water-logged, affecting several key areas including the Bihar assembly premises and bungalows of state ministers. The city experienced 41.8 mm of rain, causing inundation in posh and low-lying localities, leading to vehicular movement disruptions.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected the affected areas, assessing the situation firsthand. He also visited sump pump houses, directing officials to prevent future waterlogging during heavy downpours. Urban Development and Housing Minister Nitin Nabin convened an emergency meeting following reports and visuals of waterlogging circulating on social media.

The government has issued directives for immediate return of senior officers on leave and prohibited further leave approvals until September 30. Additionally, district administration officials have been alerted as water levels of several rivers in the state continue to rise, although officials from the Water Resources Department stated that the situation is not alarming yet.

An official bulletin highlighted concerns regarding rising water levels in the Gandak, Kosi, Ganga, Burhi Gandak, Mahananda, and Kamla rivers, which are flowing above danger marks in various districts including Patna, Gopalganj, and East Champaran.