Bihar is experiencing a third prolonged flood spell during the monsoon season, with rivers in the region running at exceptionally high levels. Multiple reports say the Ganga is crossing record stages, surpassing decade-old highest water levels at several locations as flood conditions persist.
Both outlets describe the situation as unusual in duration and severity, noting that it is the third such extended spell in the season rather than a single event. While the accounts are broadly aligned on the main facts—Bihar’s ongoing flood situation and the Ganga exceeding long-term peak levels—different outlets emphasize the “defying pattern” aspect versus the “third prolonged spell” framing. The common focus is on rising river stages and the ongoing nature of the flooding as the monsoon continues.
Across reports, the immediate context is that higher upstream flows and sustained monsoon rainfall drive river levels upward, bringing the Ganga above previously recorded highs at multiple monitoring sites, which in turn supports continued flood impacts in affected areas.
