Betiah, September 30 (Daily Kiran) : In response to the severe flooding in Bihar, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas in West Champaran on Wednesday. He emphasized the need to provide all possible assistance to flood-impacted families. The chief minister directed officials to ensure that each affected household receives ₹7,000 in aid before the Dussehra festival.
During his aerial inspection, Chaudhary assessed the damage in various flood-stricken regions, including Bagaha, Bathna, and Machhargawan. He also evaluated the condition of the broken embankment in the Hazalpur Panchayat area of Maker block in Saran district. While traveling from Patna to West Champaran, he monitored the water levels of several rivers and the overall situation in the affected areas.
Following the survey, the chief minister visited a flood relief camp located at PM Shri Government Plus Two High School in Bathna. He inspected the community kitchen, medical camp, drinking water facilities, toilets, and shelter arrangements for both men and women, as well as provisions for livestock.
In a show of solidarity, Chaudhary personally served food to flood-affected individuals at the community kitchen. He also visited a temporary Anganwadi center at the camp, engaging with children to learn about their educational needs and available resources. The chief minister reviewed the medical camp to ensure adequate supplies and treatment were being provided.
Chaudhary listened to the concerns of those residing in the camp and instructed officials to address their issues promptly. He later convened a meeting at the district control room in Bathna to review flood relief and rescue operations. District Magistrate Tarnajot Singh provided a detailed overview of the affected areas, embankments, relief and medical camps, and ongoing rescue efforts using a district map.
Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh, the secretary of the Water Resources Department, reported that the highest water levels have been recorded due to increased inflow from Nepal. Areas such as Bagaha, Rewa Ghat, Lalganj, and Gopalganj are currently experiencing critical conditions, with the Ganges River’s water level remaining above the danger mark, although it is slowly receding. Near Dumriya Bridge, the water level has stabilized, and the pressure is decreasing.
The chief minister noted that the flooding situation has been exacerbated by water flowing from the Terai region of Nepal. Surveys of the Kosi and Mahananda rivers are underway to conduct a comprehensive study of the flooding issue and work towards a permanent solution.
Chaudhary expressed optimism that water levels may recede in the next two to three days. He instructed officials to operate a sufficient number of community kitchens, open sluice gates as needed for water drainage, and continuously monitor river levels and embankments. Adequate boats should also be arranged for rescue operations. He emphasized the importance of delivering dry rations and other relief materials to affected individuals, along with ensuring proper shelter and fodder for livestock.
The chief minister reiterated the need to provide essential services to flood-affected individuals according to the standard operating procedures (SOPs). He assured that compensation for damages and repairs to affected structures would be addressed. Community kitchens should remain operational until residents can safely return home and the situation is fully normalized. He also instructed that relief and rescue operations continue with the deployment of NDRF and SDRF teams.
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