Bihar Flood Crisis: Unprecedented Rainfall and Relief Efforts

Bihar is grappling with severe floods affecting 11.84 lakh people, following record rainfall in Nepal. Union Minister Chirag Paswan and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have taken action, with relief efforts including air-dropped supplies and evacuation teams. Paswan calls for radical measures to prevent future floods.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Patna | Updated: 01-10-2024 20:36 IST | Created: 01-10-2024 20:36 IST
Bihar Flood Crisis: Unprecedented Rainfall and Relief Efforts
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The ongoing floods in Bihar have impacted 11.84 lakh people, sparking significant intervention from state and central leaders. Union Minister Chirag Paswan visited affected areas and pledged to share details with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an aerial survey following Nepal's release of millions of cusecs of water. Relief efforts include Indian Air Force helicopters dropping supplies, benefiting over two lakh people in Sitamarhi and Darbhanga districts.

Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has urged the construction of an additional barrage to prevent recurring floods. Paswan stressed the need for inter-linking rivers as a permanent solution while criticizing opposition leaders for their lackluster response.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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