Worsening Flood Situation

After the Gandak River breached its normal limits, the Saran district of Bihar is grappling with a full‑scale flood emergency. The district administration has officially declared five blocks as flood‑impacted and launched a massive relief drive. By 4 p.m. on Wednesday, floodwaters had swallowed 48 villages in 18 panchayats, forcing roughly 24,700 people from 4,200 families to seek shelter elsewhere.

Coordinated Rescue Operations

District Magistrate Vaibhav Srivastava has tasked multiple departments with round‑the‑clock monitoring of the most vulnerable zones. Relief supplies are being dispatched according to real‑time water‑level data, with priority given to food, medical aid and essential kits for affected households.

  • 33 boats are on standby to transport relief kits and evacuate residents.
  • A dedicated boat‑ambulance is ready to provide urgent medical attention.
  • Three NDRF/SDRF teams remain on alert for swift rescue missions.
  • Five medical camps and a veterinary unit are operational, serving both people and livestock.
  • A single relief centre currently houses about 50 evacuees.
  • To date, 950 polythene sheets have been distributed to shield 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 feeding close to 5,000 residents. The breakdown 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

Authorities have urged officials to maintain heightened vigilance along vulnerable riverbank sections and embankments. Residents are advised to avoid non‑essential movement near the water, stay away from compromised embankments, and immediately report any emergencies to local officials. Relief and rescue efforts will be scaled up or redirected as water levels change.