CM Samrat Choudhary conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary conducts aerial survey of flood-affected districts and orders intensified rescue operations as Gandak River rises.
In a race against rising waters, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary took to the skies on Monday to assess the devastation caused by ongoing floods. Conducting an extensive aerial survey, the Chief Minister visited several hard-hit regions, including Vaishali, Saran, East Champaran, and Gopalganj, to personally oversee the scale of the crisis and the efficiency of the ongoing relief efforts.
Gandak River crosses danger mark
During his inspection, the Chief Minister focused heavily on the critical situation at Dumaria Ghat in the Gopalganj district. The Gandak River has breached safety limits, with officials reporting that the water level is currently hovering approximately 1.5 meters above the danger mark. The situation remains precarious, as meteorological and hydrological data suggests the river could surge by an additional 50 centimetres overnight.
The survey covered several key locations, including:
- Vaishali District: Assessing widespread inundation.
- Saran District: Inspecting the Hajalpur-Maker region.
- East Champaran: Monitoring submerged territories.
- Gopalganj District: Evaluating the Dumaria Ghat Bridge and the Puchhariya area.
Directives for rapid rescue and relief
Expressing a sense of urgency, Chief Minister Choudhary issued strict instructions to the state administration to intensify all rescue and relief operations. He emphasized that officials must remain on the ground, working with sensitivity to ensure that no affected citizen is left behind.
The Chief Minister's mandate included several critical directives:
- Continuous Monitoring: Vulnerable areas must be under constant surveillance to prevent further loss of life or property.
- Embankment Vigilance: The Water Resources Department has been ordered to conduct rigorous night patrolling and maintain strict vigilance over all embankments.
- Inter-agency Coordination: District administrations must work in seamless coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) for swift intervention.
- Essential Supplies: The administration must ensure the uninterrupted supply of food and aid through community kitchens and dedicated flood relief camps.
"The administration must prioritise relief and rescue work while remaining among the people and acting with utmost sensitivity," the Chief Minister stated, warning against any negligence in providing essential aid.
High-level delegation joins inspection
The aerial survey was conducted alongside a high-ranking delegation of state officials. Present during the inspection were Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, MP Radha Mohan Singh, and MLA Krishnanandan Paswan. The delegation also included key administrative figures such as Principal Secretary Deepak Kumar, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, and the District Magistrates of both East Champaran and Gopalganj, ensuring that the Chief Minister's orders were communicated directly to the frontline leadership.