Daijiworld Media Network - Patna
Patna, Aug 29: The water level of the Ganga in Patna has begun to recede gradually, bringing some relief to residents, though the flood situation remains far from normal as stagnant water continues to affect several low-lying and riverside areas.
Floodwaters have inundated hundreds of shops and roadside stalls along JP Ganga Path, popularly known as Marine Drive, causing significant losses to local traders.
According to the Flood Control Department, the Ganga water level at Maner fell by 16 cm over the past 24 hours to 52.12 metres. However, it remains 12 cm above the danger mark of 52 metres.
At Digha Ghat, the water level was also around 52.12 metres, keeping it close to the danger level. At Gandhi Ghat, the level has fallen by around 30 cm over the past three days to 49.28 metres, but remains 68 cm above the danger mark of 48.60 metres.
The impact of the swollen Ganga is particularly visible along JP Ganga Path. Near Digha Ghat, floodwater has reportedly moved nearly 500 metres inland, affecting more than 500 roadside stalls.
Several shopkeepers have shifted their carts and merchandise to safer locations. While some traders have reported losses after their goods were submerged, others are searching for alternative locations to continue their businesses.
The Patna Municipal Corporation said no specific instructions have so far been issued regarding the affected Marine Drive vendors.
Water also remains accumulated in riverside areas of Danapur, although the gradual fall in the Ganga level is helping the water drain away.
The situation in Bakhtiyarpur has been reported as normal, while a slight rise in the Ganga has been observed in Mokama. Officials said the situation remains under control.
Authorities are also closely monitoring the Son and Punpun rivers.
At Koilwar, the Son was flowing at 52.80 metres, well below its danger mark of 55.52 metres, with the water level continuing to recede.
At Sripalpur, the Punpun stood at 49.10 metres, around 1.50 metres below its danger mark of 50.60 metres.
Meanwhile, a rise in the water level at Kinjar in Arwal has prompted authorities to maintain heightened vigilance in low-lying areas of southern Patna.
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