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News18•03-10-2026, 07:02
Homes Lost in Flood, Struggle to Survive: What Did SDRF Jawans Say?
  • •Floods have increased difficulties in East Champaran, forcing families to leave homes and move to safer places.
  • •NDRF and SDRF teams are continuously conducting rescue operations, evacuating people from flood-affected homes.
  • •SDRF is rescuing men, women, elderly, children, and pregnant women trapped in floodwaters to safe locations.
  • •SDRF jawans told News18 it's a privilege to save lives, and they have successfully rescued many people.
  • •Local people, public representatives, and district administration are assisting in rescue efforts; no drowning deaths reported so far.

Key Questions Answered

NDRF and SDRF teams are conducting rescue operations by visiting flood-affected homes, evacuating vulnerable individuals including the elderly, children, and pregnant women to higher ground, and also helping move trapped animals to safety.

According to the SDRF, no deaths due to drowning have been reported so far amidst the ongoing rescue operations, which is a significant relief during the flood devastation.

The district administration is continuously monitoring relief and rescue operations, while local people and public representatives cooperate by providing information about affected areas to the rescue teams. Additionally, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and other officials reviewed the situation at Dumariaghat and Motihari, inspecting water levels, embankment status, and directing officials to remain fully alert.