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Unseasonal Rains in Muzaffarpur: Bagmati Swells, Chachri Bridge Washed Away
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 02:37 PM
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Unseasonal rainfall in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has raised the Bagmati River's water level, washing away the Chachri bridge and halting traffic at the Pipa bridge, affecting local life and crops.
Unseasonal rainfall in the Muzaffarpur district of Bihar has caused the water level of the Bagmati River to rise significantly. The sudden surge in water has disrupted daily life in the Aurai and Katra areas, where residents are facing mobility challenges due to the flooding.
The situation has become critical with the Chachri bridge in Madhuban Pratap being washed away by the strong currents. Additionally, traffic movement has been completely halted at the Bakuchi Pipa bridge, isolating communities on either side of the river.
Beyond infrastructure damage, the spreading water has caused substantial damage to the standing paddy crops in the affected regions. Farmers are reporting losses as the floodwaters submerge their fields, exacerbating the economic impact of the unseasonal weather event.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation as the water levels remain elevated. The incident highlights the vulnerability of the region's infrastructure and agricultural sector to sudden and intense rainfall events outside the typical monsoon season.
The situation has become critical with the Chachri bridge in Madhuban Pratap being washed away by the strong currents. Additionally, traffic movement has been completely halted at the Bakuchi Pipa bridge, isolating communities on either side of the river.
Beyond infrastructure damage, the spreading water has caused substantial damage to the standing paddy crops in the affected regions. Farmers are reporting losses as the floodwaters submerge their fields, exacerbating the economic impact of the unseasonal weather event.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation as the water levels remain elevated. The incident highlights the vulnerability of the region's infrastructure and agricultural sector to sudden and intense rainfall events outside the typical monsoon season.