Day after Nepal floods, water level of swollen Gandak river in Bihar receding: Officials

The Gandak river's water level is showing a receding trend after flash floods in Nepal. Discharge from the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar has also declined with the river system. Bihar was on high alert after floodwaters entered the Gandak river and reached the barrage. The Ganga river's water level is also showing a declining trend. Officials are monitoring the situation and have flood-protection measures in place.