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Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Bihar today to assess flood situation
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 02:31 AM
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Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan of Madhya Pradesh is scheduled to travel to Bihar today to inspect the ongoing flood damage and coordinate relief efforts.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan of Madhya Pradesh will travel to Bihar today amid reports of extensive flooding caused by recent heavy rains. The floodwaters have inundated low‑lying areas, disrupted transport and displaced several families across the state.
During his visit, Chouhan is expected to meet Bihar's senior officials, including the state disaster management team, to review on‑ground conditions and assess the adequacy of relief measures. He will also inspect affected districts to gauge the scale of damage first‑hand.
The Madhya Pradesh leader has indicated that his team will explore possibilities for inter‑state assistance, ranging from deployment of rescue equipment to sharing of expertise in flood management. Coordination with central agencies is also slated to be discussed to ensure a swift response.
The visit underscores the growing concern among regional leaders about the impact of climate‑related extreme weather events and the need for collaborative disaster response mechanisms across state boundaries.
During his visit, Chouhan is expected to meet Bihar's senior officials, including the state disaster management team, to review on‑ground conditions and assess the adequacy of relief measures. He will also inspect affected districts to gauge the scale of damage first‑hand.
The Madhya Pradesh leader has indicated that his team will explore possibilities for inter‑state assistance, ranging from deployment of rescue equipment to sharing of expertise in flood management. Coordination with central agencies is also slated to be discussed to ensure a swift response.
The visit underscores the growing concern among regional leaders about the impact of climate‑related extreme weather events and the need for collaborative disaster response mechanisms across state boundaries.