Nitish Kumar gives a month's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund as Bihar floods affect 49.72 lakh people

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Nitish Kumar gives a month's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund as Bihar floods affect 49.72 lakh people

24 September 2026

Former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar handed a cheque for one month's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund on 24 September 2026.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited him at 7 Circular Road, Patna, and briefed him on flood relief and rescue work; MLC Lalan Saraf also gave a month's salary.
As of September 22, about 49.72 lakh people were affected across 15 districts, 88 blocks and 576 Gram Panchayats.
Seven relief camps were housing 8,948 people and 50 community kitchens were running.
The Kosi was above the danger mark at Baltara and Kursela, and the Ganga had crossed it at Kahalgaon.
Cumulative rainfall from June 1 to September 21 was 658.2 mm, 28% below normal.

People affected (as of 22 September): 49.72 lakh Districts affected: 15 People in relief camps: 8,948 Rainfall, June 1 to September 21: 658.2 mm, 28% below normal

Why it matters for exams: Bihar's flood-prone rivers, gauge stations such as Kahalgaon and Kursela, and the scale of displacement are frequent geography and disaster-management questions.

Kerala PSCUPSC

24 September 2026 Source: ANI

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