In Patna, Madhubani, and Motihari, concern is growing due to the record-breaking discharge of water through the Birpur barrage on the Kosi river in Supaul and the Valmikinagar barrage on the Gandak river in West Champaran. Officials and residents in low-lying areas across 14 districts are worried about potential flooding. Heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of rivers in north Bihar, both in Nepal and the local basins, is contributing to the heightened flood risk. Water discharge through the Birpur barrage increased from 4.80 lakh cusecs at 10am to 5.31 lakh cusecs by 2pm, while the discharge through the Valmikinagar barrage rose from 3.84 lakh cusecs to 4.49 lakh cusecs during the same period. The Kosi river joins the Ganga river in Katihar district, while the Gandak river is located north of Patna, affecting Bhagalpur and Katihar districts the most. Precautionary measures are being taken, with the Supaul district administration urging residents in the area between the eastern and western Kosi embankments to move to higher ground. The state water resources department has issued a high alert to the relevant district magistrates, instructing officials to prepare for the situation and monitor embankments closely. Official leaves have been cancelled, and it is projected that the water discharge through the Birpur barrage could reach 6.81 lakh cusecs by Saturday night, nearing the previously recorded highest discharge. Similarly, the discharge through the Valmikinagar barrage may also reach levels not seen in the past two decades. The 14 districts put on high alert include Supaul, Saharsa, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, and Katihar due to the rising waters of the Kosi river and the potential for flooding.The districts of Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur, Saran, Vaishali, and Samastipur are experiencing flooding from the overflowing Gandak river. In addition, the Bagmati river is also causing flood risks for the districts of Sitamarhi, Sheohar, and Muzaffarpur.