Ganga Water Level Stays Above Danger Mark in Patna

Brief By Newsbrief / 5:08 PM on 03 Oct 2026

The Ganga water level in Patna remained above the danger mark on Thursday, with the river reaching 49.69 metres at Gandhi Ghat, 1.09 metres above the danger level of 48.60 metres. Water continued spreading, prompting authorities to maintain barricades and monitor areas.

The Kan Ghat-Kali Road remained closed for the third consecutive day due to waterlogging. Access to Badal Ghat and Mahavir Ghat had been restricted because of barricading. The administration advised people visiting the riverfront to remain cautious because of elevated water levels.

At Gandhi Ghat, the water level was recorded at 52.58 metres, 38 centimetres above the danger mark. At Digha Ghat, it stood at 50.77 metres, 52 centimetres above the threshold. At Hathidah, the level reached 42.68 metres, 92 centimetres above its danger mark. Meanwhile, the Punpun River at Sripalpur remained 99 centimetres below the danger mark, while the Dardha River was reported below its threshold there.

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