First published Oct 15, 2026, 4:28:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:28:15 AM UTC

River Kosi at Baltara in Khagaria district of Bihar continues to flow in above normal flood situation at 6:00 am today.

The source reports the river level at Baltara at 32.97 m, 0.12 m above its warning level and 0.88 m below its danger level. The level was falling at the reported time.

Why it matters

The reported river level remained above the warning level, though it was below the danger level and falling.

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Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

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Confidence: 5/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

India SACHET Disaster Alerts River Kosi at Baltara in Khagaria district of Bihar continues to flow in above normal flood situation at 6:00 am today.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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