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Tejashwi Yadav Calls on Centre to Declare Bihar Floods a National Disaster
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 10:18 AM
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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav appealed to the Union government to officially declare the ongoing floods in Bihar as a national disaster, seeking swift central assistance.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Tejashwi Yadav urged the central government to declare the current flooding in Bihar a national disaster, emphasizing the need for immediate federal support. He highlighted that heavy monsoon rains have inundated several districts, displacing thousands and disrupting livelihoods across the state.
Yadav pointed out that a national disaster declaration would unlock central funds, enable faster deployment of relief teams, and facilitate coordinated rescue operations. He appealed for the Centre to act promptly, noting that the scale of damage exceeds the capacity of state resources alone.
The call comes as district authorities continue to assess water levels, damage to infrastructure, and the humanitarian impact on affected communities. State officials have already sought assistance from the National Disaster Management Authority, but Yadav insists that a formal national disaster status is essential for comprehensive relief.
He urged the Union Home Minister and the Prime Minister's Office to consider the request without delay, underscoring that swift action could prevent further loss of life and accelerate rehabilitation efforts.
The appeal reflects growing pressure on the Centre to respond to climate‑related emergencies that increasingly strain state capacities across India.
Yadav pointed out that a national disaster declaration would unlock central funds, enable faster deployment of relief teams, and facilitate coordinated rescue operations. He appealed for the Centre to act promptly, noting that the scale of damage exceeds the capacity of state resources alone.
The call comes as district authorities continue to assess water levels, damage to infrastructure, and the humanitarian impact on affected communities. State officials have already sought assistance from the National Disaster Management Authority, but Yadav insists that a formal national disaster status is essential for comprehensive relief.
He urged the Union Home Minister and the Prime Minister's Office to consider the request without delay, underscoring that swift action could prevent further loss of life and accelerate rehabilitation efforts.
The appeal reflects growing pressure on the Centre to respond to climate‑related emergencies that increasingly strain state capacities across India.