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Central Team to Assess Bihar Flood Situation, CM Says
A large flood has affected many parts of Bihar.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said a team from the central government will visit the state.
The team will be led by Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Its job will be to study the flood situation.
The chief minister did not say exactly when the team will arrive.
About 49.67 lakh people in 15 districts have been affected this year.
Bihar received more rain than usual in September.
The chief minister said better rivers, water management and long-term flood protection are needed.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said a central team led by Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Bihar to assess the floods.
Choudhary did not specify when the team would arrive.
About 49.67 lakh people across 15 Bihar districts have been affected by floods this year.
Bihar recorded 112.7 millimetres of rainfall in September, around six per cent above normal.
The chief minister called for river conservation, better water management and long-term flood-control measures.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and a central team led by Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- What
- The central team will visit Bihar to assess the flood situation.
- Where
- Bihar, including 15 affected districts; the announcement was made in Patna.
- When
- The report was dated September 14; the visit date was not specified.
- Why
- To assess the floods and support efforts involving river conservation, water management and long-term flood control.
Key facts
- Affected population
- Around 49.67 lakh people
- Affected districts
- 15 districts
- September rainfall
- 112.7 millimetres
- Rainfall difference
- Around six per cent above normal
- Central team leader
- Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Visit date
- Not specified
- Long-term priorities
- River conservation, better water management and flood-control measures
Sources
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