Bihar floods: Rahul Gandhi urges govt to carry out relief, rescue operations with full promptness
He said relief, rescue, medical aid and rehabilitation should reach affected families without delay as floods hit 49.67 lakh people in 15 districts.
- On Tuesday, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi urged the administration to expedite relief and rescue operations, emphasizing that essential aid must reach flood-affected families in Bihar without delay.
- Nearly 50 lakh people in 15 districts have been affected by floods as incessant rain caused several rivers to flow above danger marks, according to the Bihar Disaster Management Department.
- The state has recorded 112.7 mm of rain so far in September, around 6% above normal, with heavy rainfall in catchment areas from Nepal exacerbating the crisis.
- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed grief, urging workers to assist affected individuals while demanding the government prioritize immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts.
- A Central team will visit Bihar on September 16 to assess flood damage, as the government faces mounting pressure to ensure essential aid reaches affected families without further delay.
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Times of IndiaBihar floods: Rahul Gandhi urges govt to carry out relief, rescue operations with full promptness
Bihar faces devastating floods affecting nearly fifty lakh people across fifteen districts. Rahul Gandhi expressed deep condolences and urged swift government relief efforts. He also appealed to Congress workers to provide assistance to affected families. Heavy rainfall in Nepal's catchment areas swelled rivers above danger marks. The state has recorded rainfall six percent above normal for September.
Bihar floods: Cong urges govt to carry out relief, rescue operations without delay
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) In the wake of the devastating floods in Bihar, the Congress on Tuesday urged the government and the administration to carry out relief and rescue operations without delay and ensure that essential aid reaches the affected families as soon as possible. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the loss of lives […]
Rahul Gandhi, Kharge Express Concern over Bihar Floods, Urge Prompt Relief and Rescue Operations
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of life due to devastating floods in Bihar. India News | Rahul Gandhi, Kharge Express Concern over Bihar Floods, Urge Prompt Relief and Rescue Operations .
Amid the worsening flood situation in 15 districts of Bihar, relief and rescue operations have intensified, along with political activity. The state government is claiming to provide all possible assistance to the affected families, while the opposition is accusing the government of neglecting the flood victims. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also expressed concern over the floods in Bihar. He posted on the social media platform Ins…
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