Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Bihar CM Surveys Flood-Hit Areas; Relief Efforts Intensify
The Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, flew over areas hit by floods to see the damage.
Many rivers are overflowing, causing problems for over 1.7 million people in 24 districts.
The government is trying to help people by giving them aid and helping them move to safer places.
The weather forecast says there will be more rain, which could make the flooding worse.
Some areas got a lot of rain recently, especially Khagaria, and the city of Patna also had a lot of rain and waterlogging.
The government is doing what it can to reduce the problems that the people face.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit areas.
The survey covered districts like Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Begusarai, and Khagaria.
Over 17 lakh people across 24 districts have been affected by the floods.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of more rainfall in the coming days.
Khagaria district received the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and officials.
- What
- An aerial survey of flood-affected areas and ongoing relief efforts.
- When
- The aerial survey was conducted on Thursday, August 15.
- Where
- Flood-affected regions in Bihar, including Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Begusarai, and Khagaria.
- Why
- To assess the damage, monitor the situation, and oversee relief operations.
- Affected People
- Over 17 lakh
- Affected Districts
- 24
- Rivers in Spate
- 10 including Ganga
- Highest Rainfall (24 hrs)
- Khagaria (206 mm)
- Weather Alert
- Light to heavy rain with thunder and lightning forecast