During the monsoon season, a large population of Bihar is being disturbed by drought on one side, and on the other hand, people are forced to leave their homes due to floods. The state government strives to deal with both these disasters and various projects every year. In this chapter, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar recently held a review with officials who are concerned about floods and drought arrangements this year. At this meeting, the chief minister ordered the officials to complete all the arrangements by the end of May. In addition, district magistrates and department officials were asked to go to their respective areas and assess the situation and ensure solutions to the problems.
First right to victims of state treasure: CM
The chief minister told officials that the first rights of the state treasury were with the disaster victims. The state government provides all possible assistance to people affected by floods and drought. Keeping this in mind, all the relevant departments and authorities should be vigilant. Considering the changing weather, it is important to monitor each feature and that everyone should be fully cautious, he said. By the first week of June, the chief minister ordered that the authorities work to solve the situation and problems of their areas.
Floods and effects so far after 2005
The Chief Minister said that before November 2005, the disaster management system was not so effective. After the government was formed, the tasks were done in this direction. In 2007, about 2.5 crore people from 22 districts of the state were affected. During the 2008 Kosi tragedy, about 34 lakh people were affected in Subal, Saharza, Matpura, Purnia and Ariya districts. At the time, relief and rehabilitation were done by taking loans from the World Bank. Since 2016, arrangements have been made to provide Rs. The system of Rs.
Possible for ordinary rainfall from June to September
Pratyam Amrit, Additional Chief Secretary of the Development Commissioner and Development Management Department, said that there is a possibility of less than normal rainfall in June this year, while normal rain will be in July, August and September. Considering this, the department is preparing an action plan at its level.
Flood preparation for the Water Resources Department
According to Santosh Kumar Malla, Principal Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, the state government has given priority to anti -erosion and flood safety activities in rivers to deal with floods and drought. Under this, Ganga, Kosi, Kandak, Pakmati, Puddy Kandak, Kamla Balan and Mahananda River Baschi have completed the work at a cost of Rs 1,310.09 crore. In addition, a building worker is used to monitor the 3,808 km long phases.
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Help Centers will be active from June 1
From June 1, the Chief Secretary of the Water Resources Department said that the aid centers will be launched under the flood control cell, which will work for 24 hours. The following toll-free and telephone numbers have been released: toll-free number: 1800-345-6145, telephone number: 0612-2206669, 0612-2215850, Mobile Number: 746389706, 7463889707.
