Bihar CM transfers ₹579 crore in relief to flood-affected people
The families were provided ₹7,000 each under the relief assistance, says officials
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced on September 15, 2026, the transfer of ₹579.23 crore in relief assistance to 8.27 lakh flood-affected families across the state. Each family received ₹7,000, as confirmed by officials. A ceremony in Patna witnessed the transfer of funds to flood-affected individuals in 15 districts.
According to the Disaster Management Department, approximately 49.72 lakh people have been impacted by the floods, triggered by torrential rainfall over the past two to three days, causing several rivers to swell. CM Choudhary directed district magistrates to compile comprehensive reports on the flood damage before Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's visit on September 16.
A central team will accompany Chouhan to evaluate the flood situation in Bihar. The Chief Minister emphasized the government's commitment to addressing the state's recurring flood challenges.
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