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Bihar Flood Victims to Receive Rs 7,000 Again; CM Samrat Choudhary Announces October 9 Disbursement.
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News18•01-10-2026, 08:16
Bihar Flood Victims to Receive Rs 7,000 Again; CM Samrat Choudhary Announces October 9 Disbursement.
- •Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced Rs 7,000 in relief aid for flood victims in Bihar.
- •The assistance will be disbursed via DBT to affected families' accounts on October 9.
- •CM Choudhary visited a flood relief camp in Champaran, serving food and reviewing facilities.
- •He instructed officials to expedite relief and rescue operations and continue community kitchens.
- •A permanent solution to Bihar's flood situation, caused by water from the Nepal Terai region, is being explored.
Key Questions Answered
Flood-affected families in Bihar will receive ₹7,000 each deposited directly into their accounts via DBT on October 9, 2026.
On September 15, 2026, ₹7,000 each was sent to 8,27,472 flood-affected families in Bihar, totaling ₹579.23 crore released via DBT.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary noted that the floods are caused by water from the Nepal Terai region and stated that surveys of the Kosi and Mahananda rivers are currently being conducted to find a permanent solution.
