Chouhan says Bihar floods have affected 50 lakh people during survey
Union Minister Chouhan said 50 lakh people had been affected by floods in Bihar while visiting Hajipur, Bhagalpur and other areas. He said a Central team would review the situation and submit a report, after which assistance would be disbursed. He also said no family would be left without support.
Union Minister Chouhan surveyed flood-affected areas of Bihar, including Hajipur and Bhagalpur, according to The Hindu. During the visit, he said that 50 lakh people had been affected by the flooding. The available material does not provide a breakdown of the affected population, the number of districts involved or details of damage to homes and infrastructure.
Chouhan said a Central team would review the situation. The team’s report would form the basis for disbursing assistance, he added. He also said that no family would be left without support.
The source material does not specify the amount or form of assistance, the timing of the team’s review or the date on which any aid would be released. The minister’s comments came during his visits to the affected areas. No further details of the flood response are provided in the supplied account.
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