Bihar Floods: Overloaded Boats Put Lives at Risk Amid Rising Ganga

The videos show large numbers of people boarding boats amid the floods, raising concerns over overcrowding and the absence of adequate safety gear. The situation has emerged as more than 4.68 million people across 15 districts of Bihar have been impacted by the floods as of early September 2026.

The Ganga remains well above danger levels, while embankment breaches have further worsened the crisis. Authorities are operating 2,000 boats for evacuations and have arranged 1,100 community kitchens and relief camps as part of ongoing flood-response measures.

People affected by the recurring floods have voiced frustration over the repeated crises and the risks faced while travelling on overloaded vessels. Concerns have also been raised over the lack of safety equipment on boats and the need for better infrastructure to prevent tragedies that recur every year.

The scenes from Sultanganj Ganga Ghat have brought renewed attention to the dangers faced by people relying on boats during the floods, as evacuation and relief operations continue across the affected districts.