Farakka Barrage Opens 109 gates | Over 7 Districts likely to be Flooded

Extra than seven districts across the us of a are at dangers of being flooded after India has opened all of the gates of Farakka Barrage on Monday, reportedly for worsening flood situation in Bihar and Jharkhand.

Bringing up the barrage government, Indian information outlet News18 showed the records on Monday afternoon.

The opening of the gates may additionally reason flooding in Bangladesh's Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Pabna, Sirajganj, Kushtia, Rajbari, Manikganj and surrounding districts. further, India's Murshidabad in West Bengal is likewise prone to flooding.

In line with News18, the Farakka Barrage became beneath stress due to heavy rainfall in Bihar and Jharkhand, blended with the water launched from these regions. The barrage has passed its hazard level, prompting an growth in day by day water discharge. As a end result, eleven lakh cusecs of water were released.

A supply from the Farakka Barrage project noted to News18 that because of the massive rainfall in Bihar and Jharkhand, as well as the rising water stage in the Farakka Barrage, all gates have been opened to launch the incoming water. The water level has already crossed the hazard mark, and the barrage has no potential to preserve the excess water, forcing the authorities to release it to save you ability damage to the barrage itself.