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Bihar Floods: 27.01 Lakh Affected, Govt Claims Control Amid Record Water Levels
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 08:18 PM
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Around 27.01 lakh people across 423 gram panchayats in 13 districts of Bihar, including Patna, are affected by floods, but the state government says the situation is under control and relief will be provided within two days.
Bihar’s flood crisis has reached a critical scale, with approximately 27.01 lakh residents impacted across 423 gram panchayats in 13 districts, including the capital Patna. The floods have inundated 74 blocks, and several rivers have hit record water levels, according to state reports.
Despite the severity, the Bihar government maintains that the situation is under control. Officials have announced that relief measures will be rolled out within the next two days, aiming to provide essential supplies and evacuation support to affected communities.
The government’s statement comes amid ongoing monitoring of river levels and coordinated efforts by disaster management authorities. Local agencies are preparing to deploy relief teams and establish temporary shelters as the floodwaters continue to pose risks to densely populated areas.
Despite the severity, the Bihar government maintains that the situation is under control. Officials have announced that relief measures will be rolled out within the next two days, aiming to provide essential supplies and evacuation support to affected communities.
The government’s statement comes amid ongoing monitoring of river levels and coordinated efforts by disaster management authorities. Local agencies are preparing to deploy relief teams and establish temporary shelters as the floodwaters continue to pose risks to densely populated areas.