As floodwaters continue to disrupt life across several regions of Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held a crucial review session on Wednesday to assess the situation across ten districts grappling with rising river levels. He instructed administrative teams to stay ready for any escalation and to ensure timely support reaches those displaced.
According to officials, nearly 25 lakh residents have been impacted as heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours pushed several rivers, especially the Ganga, into a swollen state. Districts such as Bhojpur, Patna, Saran, Vaishali, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Munger, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, and Katihar are among the worst hit.
A post-meeting note from the Chief Minister’s Office highlighted that 16 units from the NDRF and SDRF have been deployed to aid rescue efforts. Over 1,200 boats are also in use to navigate marooned regions and relocate those stranded. So far, no casualties have been reported.
The chief minister emphasized the need for district officials to compile detailed records of affected individuals, enabling swift distribution of relief supplies.
Incessant rains both in Bihar and the upstream areas of Nepal have contributed to rivers like the Kosi, Burhi Gandak, Ghaghara, Bagmati, and Punpun breaching danger marks in multiple districts. Areas including Supaul too have experienced overflow situations.
Those in attendance during the briefing included Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, Disaster Management Minister Vijay Kumar Mandal, Development Commissioner Pratyaya Amrit, and key officials from the Water Resources Department and other government bodies.
