Tejashwi Writes to PM Modi, Urges Him to Grant ₹5,000 Crore for Bihar Floods
- Over 22 lakh people in 12 Bihar districts have been affected by severe floods caused by heavy rainfall and rising river levels, including the Ganga river crossing previous highest flood levels in Patna.
- Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is monitoring the flood situation and directing relief and rescue operations, including aerial surveys and deployment of disaster response teams.
- Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav has demanded Rs 5,000 crore in central aid, called for immediate relief camps and safety measures, and raised concerns about corruption in flood management.
- Relief efforts include deployment of 1,429 boats for evacuation, 37 disaster response teams, 190 community kitchens, and some train cancellations and diversions due to high water levels.
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The floods in Bihar have affected approximately 29.13 lakh people in 77 blocks and 438 gram panchayats across 13 districts. Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding immediate relief and special assistance. He has demanded that the floods be declared a national disaster, a special package of ₹5,000 crore, airdropping, and relief for farmers and laborers.
Ganga crosses highest flood level in Patna, over 22 lakh affected in Bihar
The Ganga crossed its previous highest flood level in Patna as floods affected more than 22 lakh people in Bihar. Rescue operations were intensified, train services were hit and the opposition sought national disaster status.
'Under Guise of Floods, Govt is Indulging In...
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is monitoring the flood situation and conducting an aerial survey of affected areas. He has issued instructions to officials regarding relief and rescue operations. India News | 'Under Guise of Floods, Govt is Indulging In...": RJD MP Sudhakar Singh.
This article was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more exclusive news and reports, visit our website. बिहार बाढ़ को राष्ट्रीय आपदा घोषित करने की मांग। केंद्र से 5000 मांगी। राहत कार्य हेतु वायुसेना ग उपलब्ध कराने की. This news was published by the Cedarnews news website. For more breaking news and exclusive reports, visit our official website.
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