Union Minister Surveys Bihar Flood-Hit Areas, Assures Centre's Support
Union Minister Surveys Bihar Flood-Hit Areas, Assures Centre's Support
IN · Published Sep 17, 2026
• Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan conducted a survey of flood-affected areas in Bihar on 16 September
• Accompanied by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Chouhan inspected damage to crops, houses, and infrastructure in Vaishali district, travelling by tractor and boat to reach the affected regions. The Gandak, Kosi, Ganga, Punpun, and Bagmati rivers are flowing above danger levels at multiple locations, including Dumaria Ghat, Baltara, Kursela, Gandhi Ghat, Hathidah, Bhagalpur, Kahalgaon, Sripalpur, Benibad, and Sonakhan. Relief and rescue operations are ongoing across 575 gram panchayats and 88 blocks. Chouhan also held a high-level review meeting in Patna to discuss disaster management and farmer assistance.

Impact & Risks

The floods have affected over 46 lakh people across 15 districts in Bihar, causing significant damage to crops, homes, and infrastructure. Livestock losses have also been reported. The rising water levels of major rivers pose continued risks to communities in low-lying areas. Immediate relief efforts are critical to mitigate the impact on affected populations, particularly in regions where rivers remain above danger levels.

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