Record high water levels are causing serious concern about potential flooding in low-lying areas in 14 districts of Bihar. Heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of rivers in Nepal and Bihar has led to increased water discharge through the Birpur and Valmikinagar barrages. The Kosi river flows into the Ganga river at Kursela in Katihar district, while the Gandak river is situated north of Patna in Saran district. Bhagalpur and Katihar districts are expected to be most affected by the floodwaters. Officials have begun urging residents between the Kosi embankments to relocate to higher ground as a precaution. The state water resources department has issued a high alert to district magistrates, cancelling leaves and instructing officials to monitor embankments closely. Water discharge levels are projected to reach near-record levels, with the Birpur barrage expected to reach 6.81 lakh cusecs and the Valmikinagar barrage approaching a two-decade high.The districts of Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur are experiencing flooding from the overflowing Gandak river. Additionally, the Bagmati river is also causing a severe flood threat to the districts of Sitamarhi, Sheohar, and Muzaffarpur, among others.