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Bihar CM Surveys Flood-Hit Border Areas After Nepal Deluge
Bihar’s chief minister flew over areas near the Nepal border to check flooding.
He looked at Bagaha, Valmiki Nagar, Bettiah, Motihari, and the Gandak River.
Floodwater from Nepal entered the Gandak River and reached a barrage in Bihar.
Officials opened all 36 gates of the barrage to help manage the water.
The water flowing through the barrage later decreased.
Officials said people living near the river were moved to safer places.
They also prepared food and other supplies for people who needed help.
Nepal suffered major damage and deaths, but reports gave different numbers for those killed and missing.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected border areas on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
The survey covered Bagaha, Valmiki Nagar, Bettiah, Motihari, and the Gandak River basin.
Floodwaters from Nepal entered the Gandak River, prompting authorities to open all 36 gates of the Valmikinagar barrage.
Water discharge peaked at 1.50 lakh cusecs Wednesday night before declining to 1.04 lakh cusecs Thursday morning.
Reports gave differing casualty figures in Nepal, including at least 162 deaths and 175 recovered bodies, while hundreds remained missing.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Bihar officials, disaster-management personnel, Water Resources Department engineers, and local authorities.
- What
- An aerial survey and review of flood preparedness, safety, evacuation, rescue, and relief operations.
- Where
- Bihar’s border areas of Bagaha, Valmiki Nagar, Bettiah, and Motihari, including the Gandak River basin and Valmikinagar barrage.
- When
- Thursday, August 27, 2026, after floodwaters entered Bihar on Wednesday.
- Why
- To assess the possible effects of flooding from Nepal and protect and assist residents in vulnerable areas.
Key facts
- Chief minister
- Samrat Choudhary, Chief Minister of Bihar
- Survey locations
- Bagaha, Valmiki Nagar, Bettiah, and Motihari
- Barrage response
- Authorities opened all 36 gates of the Valmikinagar barrage
- Peak discharge
- 1.50 lakh cusecs at 11 p.m. Wednesday
- Thursday discharge
- 1.04 lakh cusecs Thursday morning
- Local measures
- Residents along vulnerable riverbanks were relocated to safer locations, with food and essential supplies arranged
- Nepal casualty reports
- Reports cited at least 162 deaths or 175 recovered bodies; 476 people from 28 countries and 579 travellers were reported missing or unaccounted for in separate accounts
Quotes
Bihar Water Resources Department
State government department responsible for water resources
“The situation is normal; nothing untoward has happened... We are observing that the water level is normal... We had made complete preparations; everyone living along the riverbanks had been relocated to safe, suitable locations... We had also arranged for food and other necessities in accordance with our standard operating procedures. Nothing serious occurred, and people are now returning to their homes.”
republicworld.com
“A review was conducted of administrative preparations regarding potential impacts, necessary precautionary measures, safety, and relief-rescue operations, and instructions were given to the concerned officials to take all necessary steps with complete readiness. Ensuring the safety of citizens in flood-affected areas and providing every possible assistance is our utmost priority.”
thehansindia.com
theprint.in
republicworld.com
m.rediff.com
Sources
Bihar CM conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas after Nepal disaster
Bihar CM conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas after Nepal disaster
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Visits Gandak River, Conducts Aerial Survey of Flood-Hit Areas Amid Nepal Deluge
Bihar CM conducts aerial survey of flood situation along Nepal border
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary conducts aerial survey along Gandak river
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