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Bihar Floods Hit 48 Villages, 24,725 People Affected in Saran
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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Rising waters of the Gandak River have flooded 48 villages in Saran district, Bihar, leaving over 24,700 residents and about 4,200 families stranded. Authorities have deployed 33 boat‑ambulances and 14 cooks to provide relief.
The Gandak River has surged, inundating 48 villages across five blocks of Saran district in Bihar. By Wednesday evening, 24,725 residents and roughly 4,220 families were reported to be in flood‑affected areas. Local authorities have mobilised 33 boat‑ambulances to transport stranded villagers and provide medical assistance. In addition, 14 cooks have been dispatched to prepare meals for those displaced.
The district administration remains on high alert, coordinating with state disaster management officials to ensure timely evacuation and relief. Residents are advised to stay away from low‑lying areas and follow instructions from local officials.
Early reports indicate that the flooding has disrupted transportation and access to essential services. Relief teams are working to clear debris and restore communication lines. The government has pledged additional support as the situation evolves.
The district administration remains on high alert, coordinating with state disaster management officials to ensure timely evacuation and relief. Residents are advised to stay away from low‑lying areas and follow instructions from local officials.
Early reports indicate that the flooding has disrupted transportation and access to essential services. Relief teams are working to clear debris and restore communication lines. The government has pledged additional support as the situation evolves.