Patna, August 27, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday visited Valmikinagar and inspected the Gandak Barrage along the India-Nepal border amid the severe flood situation in neighbouring Nepal.
During the visit, Choudhary reviewed the condition of the barrage’s sluice gates and assessed the prevailing water level in the Gandak River. Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary accompanied him.
The Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister reached the Valmikinagar Barrage by helicopter and also conducted an aerial survey of areas affected by the flood situation.
Water Resources Department officials briefed Choudhary on the current status of the river, the potential impact of flooding in Nepal on Bihar and preparedness measures put in place by the administration.
Bagaha Sub-Divisional Magistrate Chandni Kumari and Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar also apprised him of the situation in the border areas.
Choudhary directed officials to maintain continuous surveillance of vulnerable locations and ensure that the administration remains prepared to respond quickly to any emerging threat.
The Chief Minister said the immediate threat of flooding in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh had been averted for the time being and that the situation was gradually returning to normal. However, given the scale of the disaster in Nepal, he stressed that heightened vigilance along the border and across the Gandak basin must continue.
The administration has reviewed preparedness and precautionary measures in Bagaha, Valmikinagar, Bettiah and Motihari, including arrangements for public safety, relief and rescue operations, Choudhary said.
He instructed officials to take immediate action wherever necessary and reiterated that the safety of citizens and timely delivery of relief and assistance remained the government’s top priority.
Choudhary also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were closely monitoring the situation, including relief and assistance efforts in Nepal.
Officials have been directed to continue monitoring the Gandak River and vulnerable areas and remain ready to immediately activate relief and rescue measures if the situation deteriorates.
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