Following the heavy discharge of water from these two barrages, the excess river water entered low-lying areas in Jogapatti, Nautan, Gaunaha, Bagaha-1, Bagaha-2, Ramnagar, Majhaulia and Narkatiaganj blocks in West Champaran and several areas of East Champaran, officials said.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a rainfall warning for various states on Saturday, highlighting the possibility of 'flash floods' in Bihar. The warning triggered Bihar's disaster management department to remain alert and take preventive steps in response to the forecast.

Flash flood alert has prompted Bihar disaster management department to remain vigilant and implement preventive measures.

Patna: An alert has been sounded in several districts of Bihar as the IMD predicted heavy rain and warned of low to moderate flash flood risk in parts of the state, officials said on Saturday. Heavy rain is likely in West and East Champaran,