Flood havoc in Bihar prompts salary donations for relief efforts
• Bihar is experiencing severe flooding, impacting 49.67 lakh people across 15 districts, including Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, and Buxar. Rivers such as the Ganga, Kosi, and Bagmati are flowing above danger levels. Relief efforts include financial aid distribution, with Rs 579.23 crore allocated to 8.27 lakh families, each receiving Rs 7,
• Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and other political leaders have donated their salaries to the CM’s Relief Fund to support rehabilitation efforts. Community kitchens and relief camps are operational to assist affected residents.
Impact & Risks
The flooding has caused widespread damage, displacing families and disrupting livelihoods in affected districts. Rivers above danger levels continue to pose risks of further inundation. Relief camps and community kitchens are providing temporary assistance, but the scale of the disaster underscores the need for long-term recovery measures.
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