Bihar CM makes aerial survey of flood-affected areas of state

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Bihar CM makes aerial survey of flood affected areas of state

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today made an aerial survey of flood-affected areas of the state. Mr. Kumar also visited relief camps and met flood victims in Darbhanga. During his visit to camps, the Chief Minister enquired about relief measures. He instructed concerned authorities to do a corona test on every flood victims who are living in relief camps. After reviewing prevailing devastating floods Nitish Kumar inspected all embankments during aerial surveys.

About 67 lakh people of 16 districts spread over 1,165 Panchayats are reeling under the impact of the flood. The flood situation continues to remain grim in districts of Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Sitamarhi, Gopalganj, East Champaran, and Saran districts. 29 people have lost their lives in flood-related accidents during the last 24 hours. Maximum casualties were reported from Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, and West Champaran.

Relief and rescue operations are in full swing. Thirty-three teams of NDRF and SDRF have been pressed into service. About five lakh people have been evacuated so far. In all, 1,379 community kitchens have been set up for providing food to affected people. About ten lakh people are taking food through these kitchens.

Bagmati, Burhi Gandak, Kosi, Ganga, and Bagmati are flowing above danger mark. The Met Department has forecast heavy rains in catchment areas of various rivers in north Bihar as well as Nepal in the next 48 hours.

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