First published 9/22/2026, 4:58:15 AM · Last updated 9/22/2026, 4:58:15 AM

River Kosi at Kursela in Katihar district of Bihar continues to flow in severe flood situation at 6:00 am today.

Issuer: Bihar-SDMA reports that at 6:00 am the River Kosi at Kursela (Katihar district, Bihar) was flowing in a severe flood situation at 30.33 m with a falling trend. This level is 0.33 m above the Danger Level of 30 m and 1.77 m below the previous HFL of 32.1 m (07/09/1982). Area listed: Kosi, Kursela, Katihar, Bihar. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Expected.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

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Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The 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: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The official Bihar-SDMA notice indicates the river is above its Danger Level in Kursela (Katihar district) and in a severe flood situation, which signals ongoing flood conditions for the named local area. The report includes the measured water level, comparison to the Danger Level, and a falling trend.

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River Kosi at Kursela in Katihar district of Bihar continues to flow in severe flood situation at 6:00 am today.

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