Authorities Mobilize to Repair Raghopur Dam as River Floods Threaten Nearby Villages

Following the unexpected breach of the Raghopur‑Narkatia embankment, district officials launched a coordinated emergency operation to prevent the Ganga from inundating adjacent villages. The breach, measuring over 60 feet, was identified just after midnight, prompting swift action from the Water Resources Department.

Engineers arrived on the scene with heavy machinery, excavators, and a stock of sandbags. Their immediate objective was to stabilize the compromised segment and redirect the river’s flow away from residential zones. Local farmers and community members volunteered to assist, transporting sand and helping to erect temporary barriers.

The District Magistrate, Alankrita Pandey, and Sub‑Divisional Police Officer Vaibhav Kumar conducted a joint inspection, receiving real‑time updates from the department’s chief engineer. They issued a directive that all repair work be treated as a “war‑level” operation, with no tolerance for delays or safety lapses.

In addition to physical repairs, authorities have deployed portable pumps to remove excess water from low‑lying fields and have set up a monitoring cell to track river levels continuously. Residents have been advised to remain vigilant, keep emergency kits ready, and follow any evacuation notices.

The primary goal remains to restore the embankment’s integrity before the water can breach further downstream, thereby protecting the broader Bhagalpur district from a potential flood disaster.