Many villages cut off as Ganga crosses danger mark in Buxar

Time of India

13 hours ago

Buxar: Water level of the Ganga crossed danger mark in Buxar on Monday, reaching 60.85 meters and inundating several low-lying areas. While district administration officials maintained that the situation was "under control," ground reports from Simri and Chausa blocks suggested otherwise.
Villages including Gangauli, Shrikant Rai Dera, Beni Lal's Dera, Tawakal Rai ka Dera, Koyala Veer Baba's Dera, Lal Singh's Dera, Laxmi Shankar's Dera, and Ramdas Rai's Dera have been cut off, with road connectivity completely snapped. In response, nine boats have been deployed to facilitate transportation and ensure residents' safety. Relief materials are being distributed, especially in the affected areas like Jarigowa village.
Authorities have issued advisories urging residents along the riverbanks to remain alert and contact emergency services if needed.
In Banarpur village, the situation is even serious due to the swelling Karmanasha river. The Dalit colony has been severely hit, with nearly 50 huts and concrete homes submerged. Many families have taken refuge on rooftops or in public buildings such as Ambedkar Bhawan and Nishad Bhawan.
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"We've been battling rising water for the last four days. Now it's out of control. We're preparing to leave with whatever we can carry and live by the roadside. No official has visited us," said Ramshankar Chaudhary, a local resident. Standing beside her submerged home, Jonhiyan Devi added, "I've been staying in someone else's house for the past four days as my home is underwater. I don't know where to go next."
Describing the condition precarious, Manager Ram, said, "There's water all around our hut.
We cook inside but stay awake at night because of snakes and insects." Ram Lal Chaudhary from ward 9, recounting a terrifying night, said, "Water entered suddenly. We had to break through the roof and build a bamboo ladder. Now we're cooking and sleeping on the rooftop."
Devi Dayal Chaudhary said, "We built this house with years of hard work. Now it's waist-deep water. Everything has gone—ration, clothes, bedding. Our children are on the roof.
We're terrified as the water will rise more."
Livestock owners are also struggling. "Our cows are our only source of income. They're tied along the roadside now—exposed and at risk of being hit by vehicles," said Daya Rajak. Kanhaiya Yadav criticised the lack of administrative support, stating, "We've received no fodder or tarpaulins for cattle sheds. We've had to tie our animals near the culvert on the Khilafatpur-Banarpur road."
Boats remain the only mode of transport in Banarpur, used for evacuating stranded families and delivering essential supplies like food and medicine. "Our entire settlement is underwater. Some are in community buildings, others with relatives. The shelters are overcrowded, and basic needs are unmet. The administration keeps making promises, but real help hasn't come," said another resident.
Ajay Chaudhary, deputy Mukhiya of Banarpur, said, "Water entered homes on Sunday night and continues to rise.
People are moving belongings to higher ground or community shelters. Livestock is also being shifted to safer locations."
When contacted, Buxar DM Vidyanand Singh said that the district administration is on alert and has followed the disaster management department's SOP. Dumraon SDM Rakesh Kumar and Buxar SDM Avinash Kumar have been tasked with monitoring the situation and coordinating relief efforts in flood-affected villages.