Record levels of water are being discharged through the Birpur barrage on the Kosi river in Supaul and the Valmikinagar barrage on the Gandak river in West Champaran. This has caused concerns about potential flooding in low-lying areas across 14 districts. Heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of north Bihar rivers in Nepal, as well as in their own basins, is contributing to the threat of flooding. The 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 time frame. The Kosi river flows into the Ganga river at Kursela in Katihar district, while the Gandak river joins the Ganga north of Patna in Saran district, indicating that Bhagalpur and Katihar districts could be the most affected by the floodwaters. Precautionary measures are being taken, such as public announcements asking residents between the Kosi embankments to relocate to higher ground. The state water resources department has issued a high alert to district magistrates, instructing them to be prepared and monitor embankments closely. Official leave has been canceled, and it is projected that the water discharge through the Birpur barrage could reach 6.81 lakh cusecs by Saturday night, close to the highest recorded discharge levels of 7.25 lakh cusecs 56 years ago. Similarly, the discharge through the Valmikinagar barrage may hit a two-decade high. Fourteen districts are on high alert, including Supaul, Saharsa, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, and Katihar due to the rising water levels of the Kosi river.Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur, Saran, Vaishali, and Samastipur are affected by the rising waters of the Gandak river. In addition, the Bagmati river is also threatening flooding in the districts of Sitamarhi, Sheohar, and Muzaffarpur.