Nepal flash floods: Bihar CM conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas in State
Bihar was put on alert as floodwaters from the neighbouring country entered the Gandak river and reached a barrage on August 26
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary conducted an aerial survey of the flood-ravaged areas in the State that share a border with Nepal. The devastating flash floods in Nepal resulted in at least 162 deaths and left many untraceable, according to the latest updates. Addressing the situation on social media platform X, Mr. Choudhary highlighted the flood situation in Bihar's border areas, including Bagaha, Valmikinagar, Bettiah, and Motihari.
He also reviewed administrative preparedness, precautionary measures, safety, and relief and rescue operations, urging officials to take prompt and necessary steps. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit joined him during the aerial survey. The floods entered the Gandak river after entering Nepal, prompting authorities to open all 36 gates of the Gandak barrage at Valmikinagar in West Champaran to control the surge.
The water discharge from the barrage decreased from 1.50 lakh cusecs at 11 p.m. on Wednesday to 1.04 lakh cusecs on Thursday morning.
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