Congress leaders have urged the government to accelerate relief and rescue operations as floods affect nearly 5 million people across 15 districts of Bihar.

  • Floods impact 5 million people in 15 districts
  • Congress demands swift relief and rescue
  • Government must avoid any delay in aid delivery

Heavy rains over the past few days have pushed the Ganga, Kosi, Barandi and Kari Kosi rivers well above danger levels, leaving almost 5 million residents across 15 districts of Bihar stranded. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge appealed to the central government to launch immediate relief and rescue operations.

In a post on X, Kharge wrote, “The loss of lives due to these floods is extremely heartbreaking. In this hour of crisis, the government’s priority must be to ensure that relief reaches every affected family without delay.” He also called upon Congress workers to step forward and assist in the affected areas.

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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra echoed the same sentiment, urging both the party cadre and the administration to act swiftly. “The entire nation stands with Bihar in this difficult time,” Gandhi added.

According to the state weather office, Bihar has recorded 112.7 mm of rain in September so far, about 6 % above normal. Continuous rainfall in the catch‑area of rivers flowing from Nepal has caused several streams to breach danger marks.

The affected districts—Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Buxar, Samastipur, Munger, Katihar, Lakhisarai, Khagaria, Purnea, Madhepura and Araria—are seeing boat ambulances, mobile medical teams, and emergency shelters set up to deliver aid.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that delayed relief can exacerbate health crises, trigger secondary migrations, and strain already limited state resources, making swift government action critical for both human welfare and political stability.

“Rapid post‑flood relief not only saves lives but also preserves social stability,” said a disaster‑management expert.
Did You Know?: The 1998 Bihar floods affected roughly 7 million people, marking one of the state’s worst water disasters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What major relief measures has the government launched?
A: Both central and state authorities have activated emergency relief funds, deployed boat ambulances, and set up mobile medical units.

Q2: How can ordinary citizens help?
A: Citizens can join local volunteer groups to provide food, clothing, and basic medical supplies to affected families.