NEW Hindustan Times
Sat 10 Oct 2026 09:04:21 PM
Four houses destroyed, 50-metre embankment damaged by Ganga erosion in Bihar
SUMMARY
**Ganga river erosion caused severe damage in Bihar, destroying four houses and damaging a 50-metre embankment. Residents were displaced as floodwaters eroded the riverbank. Authorities rushed to the spot for relief and repair work. Locals demanded permanent anti-erosion measures from the government.**
Relevant For:
Prelims + Mains
GS - III
Disaster Management
Focus Area
Riverbank erosion along the Ganga
flood vulnerability in Bihar
embankment protection and maintenance
disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure
rehabilitation of affected households
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