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Munger flood victims served stale rice and vegetables at community kitchen, locals allege
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 05:03 PM
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Residents of Munger district have complained that the community kitchen set up for flood victims is serving smelly rice and wilted vegetables.
A community kitchen was launched at a district school in Munger to provide meals for people displaced by recent floods. The facility was intended to offer daily cooked food to those who have lost homes and livelihoods.
Local residents, however, have raised concerns about the quality of the meals being served. According to villagers, the rice has a foul odor and the vegetables appear wilted and over‑cooked, prompting fears about food safety.
The complaints have been voiced to local authorities, who have been asked to investigate the kitchen's operations and ensure that the food meets basic hygiene standards.
No official response has been recorded at the time of reporting, and the situation remains under observation as flood relief efforts continue.
The incident highlights challenges in maintaining food quality in emergency relief setups, especially during large‑scale natural disasters.
Local residents, however, have raised concerns about the quality of the meals being served. According to villagers, the rice has a foul odor and the vegetables appear wilted and over‑cooked, prompting fears about food safety.
The complaints have been voiced to local authorities, who have been asked to investigate the kitchen's operations and ensure that the food meets basic hygiene standards.
No official response has been recorded at the time of reporting, and the situation remains under observation as flood relief efforts continue.
The incident highlights challenges in maintaining food quality in emergency relief setups, especially during large‑scale natural disasters.