The situation of flooding in Bihar remains severe, with all major rivers overflowing and affecting sixteen districts. The Disaster Management Department has escalated relief and rescue operations. In addition, the Chief Minister has conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas and directed officials to expedite flood-protection measures.
The flooding in Bihar continues to be a cause for concern as all major rivers, including the Ganga, Punpun, Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Son, and Kosi, are still overflowing.
Sixteen districts, comprising Patna, Bhojpur, Bhagalpur, and West Champaran, among others, have been affected by floodwaters. The spread of floodwaters into riverine and low-lying areas has resulted in significant disruption to normal life.
In response to this crisis, the Disaster Management Department has intensified relief and rescue operations in the affected regions. To manage any emergency situations, nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and 27 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been deployed.
Additionally, dry ration is being distributed among affected families, and Health Department teams are stationed in the flood-affected areas. To address the situation further, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary and Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas today.
During the high-level review meeting held in Patna, the Chief Minister directed officials to expedite flood-protection measures as well as relief and rescue operations.
Source:
Akashvani News
