Record levels of water discharge at the Birpur barrage on the Kosi river and the Valmikinagar barrage on the Gandak river have raised concerns about potential flooding in 14 districts in Bihar. The increased water flow is due to heavy rainfall in the region as well as in the catchment areas of the rivers in Nepal. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as the water levels continue to rise. Measures are being taken to alert residents and ensure their safety, with public announcements urging those in low-lying areas to move to higher ground. The state's water resources department has issued a high alert to district officials, canceling leaves and urging them to be prepared for potential emergencies. The Birpur barrage is expected to reach a discharge level close to the historical high recorded over five decades ago, while the Valmikinagar barrage is also approaching a two-decade high. Precautions are being taken to mitigate the impact of potential flooding in districts along the Kosi and Gandak rivers.Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur, Saran, Vaishali, and Samastipur are facing flooding from the overflowing Gandak river. Additionally, the Bagmati River is causing significant flood risks in Sitamarhi, Sheohar, and Muzaffarpur districts, among others.