Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Bihar CM Reviews Floods, Plans Stronger Ganga Embankments
Bihar is facing serious flooding as water levels in the Ganga rise.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited Begusarai to see the affected areas.
He asked officials to quickly provide food, healthcare, transport and other help.
He said about 20 lakh cusecs of water was flowing through the Ganga.
About 5.5 lakh cusecs had also been released into the Sone River from the border.
The government wants to repair and strengthen the Ganga’s embankments.
It may also build ring embankments and new structures called spurs to control the water.
The chief minister later surveyed flooded areas near Bhagalpur and Naugachia by air.
He told officials not to delay rescue and relief work.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inspected flood-affected areas in Begusarai on Saturday.
Choudhary reviewed relief and rescue operations and ordered prompt assistance for affected residents.
He said around 20 lakh cusecs of water was flowing through the Ganga.
The government plans to repair and strengthen Ganga embankments, build ring embankments and add new spurs.
Choudhary also conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit areas in Bhagalpur and Naugachia.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, accompanied by Union Minister and Begusarai MP Giriraj Singh, reviewed the situation with officials.
- What
- The chief minister inspected flooding, reviewed relief and rescue operations, and announced plans to strengthen Ganga embankments.
- When
- Saturday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Begusarai, including Kailashpur Mor in Ulav, followed by an aerial survey of Bhagalpur and Naugachia.
- Why
- To assess flooding and ensure prompt relief, rescue and administrative support while reducing the impact of future floods.
- Ganga flow
- Around 20 lakh cusecs, according to Samrat Choudhary.
- Sone River release
- Approximately 5.5 lakh cusecs had been released into the Sone River from the border.
- Inspection location
- Kailashpur Mor in Ulav, Begusarai.
- Planned measures
- Repair and strengthen Ganga embankments, construct ring embankments where needed, and build new spurs.
- Additional surveys
- Choudhary conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Bhagalpur and Naugachia.
- Relief priorities
- Officials were asked to review relief supplies, transportation, healthcare and cattle fodder.