Worsening Flood Situation

The sudden surge in the Gandak River has pushed the Saran district of Bihar into a critical phase. The district administration has officially declared five blocks flood‑affected and has activated a large‑scale relief and rescue operation. By 4 p.m. on Wednesday, water had engulfed 48 villages across 18 panchayats, forcing roughly 24,725 people from 4,220 families to evacuate.

Joint Rescue Operations

Led by District Magistrate Vaibhav Srivastava, teams from multiple departments are maintaining round‑the‑clock monitoring of the hardest‑hit areas. Relief supplies are being dispatched in accordance with real‑time water‑level data, prioritising food, medical aid and essential commodities for the affected households.

  • 33 boats are on standby to transport relief kits and evacuate residents.
  • A dedicated boat‑ambulance is ready to provide urgent medical assistance.
  • Three NDRF/SDRF squads remain on alert for rapid rescue missions.
  • Five medical camps and a veterinary unit are operational, serving both people and livestock.
  • One relief centre currently shelters about 50 evacuees.
  • To date, 950 polythene sheets have been distributed to protect homes from further water damage.

Community Kitchens Feeding the Flood‑Stricken

Fourteen community kitchens have been established across the blocks of Panapur, Taraiya, Amnour, Maker and Parsa, collectively providing meals to close to 5,000 residents. The distribution is as follows:

  • Panapur – 2 kitchens
  • Taraiya – 3 kitchens (Chanchalia, Madhopur, Bhatgai)
  • Amnour – 1 kitchen
  • Maker – 5 kitchens (Baghakol, Kasba Maker, Bhatha, Pir Maker, plus one additional site)
  • Parsa – 3 kitchens

Safety Advisory for the Public

Officials have been instructed to keep a heightened watch over vulnerable riverbanks and embankments. Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary movement near the water, report any emergencies immediately, and cooperate with rescue teams. Authorities have also indicated that relief and rescue strategies will be adjusted as water levels change.