Following two days of continuous torrential rainfall across Nepal's catchment areas, the water level in the Kosi River has risen sharply, with water discharge at the Kosi Barrage in Nepal crossing 2.5 lakh cusecs by afternoon. Driven by this heavy flow, the Kosi River is in full spate at the barrage, and its powerful currents are heading toward the Bihar border. This surge of water discharged from the barrage has heightened the threat of flooding and destruction across half a dozen downstream districts, beginning with Supaul in Bihar.
According to the video, continuous rainfall has battered Nepal's hill regions from the Central Himalayas to the Eastern Himalayas over the past two days, with its direct impact now visible at the Kosi Barrage. By afternoon, discharge at the barrage rose past the 2 lakh cusec mark to exceed 2.5 lakh cusecs. With the rising water levels, the river's current has turned exceptionally fierce, roaring loudly as it churns through the barrage gates. Rainfall in the hilly regions of Nepal has not stopped, maintaining continuous pressure on the barrage structure.
This surging water flowing from the Kosi Barrage enters Bihar through Supaul district and moves downstream toward Saharsa, Madhepura, Khagaria, and Katihar districts. The rapid rise in water levels has triggered fear of flooding across these districts, leaving residents living along the riverbanks anxious about potential devastation. According to the video, the alarming sound and violent surge of the river have left communities across the Kosi region apprehensive that the incoming floodwaters could inundate inhabited areas and cause widespread damage.
In response to the rising water levels, the Nepal administration issued alerts, released official press advisories, and deployed loudspeakers for continuous public announcements along vulnerable stretches. The Chief District Officer of Nepal's Sunsari district arrived at the Kosi Barrage with a team of administrative officials to inspect the site and monitor conditions on the ground. According to the video, while the Sunsari district officer declined to make a detailed on-camera statement to the media, he confirmed that the relentless rainfall of the past two days across Nepal is directly driving the surge at the barrage and the downstream flow into Bihar's border districts.
Across the border in Bihar, authorities have stepped up vigilance, with the Water Resources Department and district administrations placed on high alert. According to the video report, officials stated that the department is keeping a close watch on river discharge and water levels. The administration noted that the situation currently remains under control with no immediate danger. Disaster response teams are prepared to handle any contingency, and authorities urged the public not to panic.

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