Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Bihar CM Reviews Flood Relief Operations, Aids Victims’ Families
Bihar is dealing with floods in several areas.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited Vaishali and Saran to see how people were being helped.
He inspected a relief camp near Hajipur.
He checked the food and facilities provided to families there.
He also visited a centre for children at the camp.
Families affected by the floods received relief supplies.
Relatives of around six people who drowned received compensation cheques of Rs 4 lakh each.
The Chief Minister said the Ganga’s water level was falling and the situation was under control.
He asked officials to stay alert and deliver help quickly.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inspected flood relief operations in Vaishali and Saran districts.
He conducted a surprise inspection of a relief camp near Hajipur’s old toll plaza.
Choudhary reviewed community-kitchen food, essential facilities and an Anganwadi centre at the camp.
He distributed Rs 4 lakh compensation cheques to relatives of around six drowning victims.
Officials were directed to prevent lapses and ensure relief reaches every affected family promptly.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Chaudhary and local officials.
- What
- Inspected flood relief and rescue operations and distributed compensation cheques and relief materials.
- When
- During the ongoing floods; no specific date was stated.
- Where
- Vaishali and Saran districts, including a relief camp near Hajipur’s old toll plaza.
- Why
- To assess conditions, review assistance for affected families and ensure relief reaches victims without delay.
- Compensation
- Rs 4 lakh was given to the next of kin of each drowning victim.
- Recipients
- Relatives of around half a dozen people who died by drowning received cheques.
- Water level
- The Ganga’s water level had declined by around 17–18 centimetres.
- Relief camp
- The inspected camp included a community kitchen and an Anganwadi centre.
- Relief supplies
- Essential materials were distributed to flood-affected families.
- Expected improvement
- The Chief Minister said considerable relief could reach affected people within two to three days.
- Administrative direction
- Officials were told to maintain vigilance and prevent lapses in relief and rescue operations.