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Flood situation continues to create havoc in Bihar, death toll reaches 253

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Flood situation continues to create havoc in Bihar, death toll reaches 253

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“The state government will help people in the flood-hit districts to rebuild their lives. There will be no shortage of funds”, says CM Nitish Kumar

Locals in Bihar are struggling to recover from the destruction caused by landslides and floods in the state that have killed 253 people, destroyed standing crops and swept away houses and roads.

As many as 1.26 crore people in 18 districts have been affected by the floods. No new district has been added to the list of flood-hit districts today.

According to Bihar Disaster Management Department release, Araria district witnessed 57 deaths, followed by Sitamarhi (31), West Champaran (29), Katihar (23), East Champaran (19) while Madhubani, Supaul and Madhepura witnessed 13 each. In Kishanganj district 11 deaths were reported, in Darbhanga 10 deaths, Purnea 9, Gopalganj 8, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur and Saharsa registered four deaths each while Khagaria and Saran accounted for three and two deaths respectively.

A total of 28 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams comprising of 1,152 personnel and 118 boats are involved in rescue and relief operations along with 16 teams of the State Disaster Response Force comprising 466 personnel. Army personnel are also assisting in the relief and rescue operations, an official release said.

It further stated that the number of community kitchens has been raised to 2,569 from August 20 which earlier was 1,879. The number of flood-affected people who are being served at these kitchens have also increased from 3.72 lakh to 4.92 lakh.

“The major rivers in Bihar – Koshi, Mahananda, Gandak, Bagmati and Ganga – have breached banks due to excessive rains”, said an official from Bihar Disaster Management Department.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar along with state Water Resources Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Chief Secretary Anjani Kumar Singh and the Chief Minister’s Secretary Atish Chandra conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas of East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur and Patna districts.

“The state government will help people in the flood-hit districts to rebuild their lives. There will be no shortage of funds. The disaster victim has the first right to the government’s funds,” said CM Nitish Kumar.

CM Kumar further directed  the officials for intensive air dropping of food packets in Kursakanta, Palasi, Sikti and Jokihaat in Araria and the Sugauli area in East Champaran.

The local MeT office has predicted that Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur and Purnea are likely to witness a cloudy sky with the possibility of rain or thundershower on Tuesday.

In Uttar Pradesh too, the floods caused by heavy monsoon rains has claimed over 60 lives so far. Over 20 lakh people have been hit by the floods in 24 districts of the state. “The toll in the floods has reached 69 in the state, where 2,523 villages in 24 districts are flooded, affecting a population of over 20 lakh,” the relief commissioner’s office said. It said 39,783 persons have taken shelter in relief camps in the affected districts.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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West Bengal Governor dissolves Assembly amid political transition 

Governor R N Ravi dissolved the West Bengal Assembly after the 2026 poll results, with the BJP securing a majority in the state elections.

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The West Bengal Legislative Assembly was dissolved following the conclusion of the 2026 Assembly elections, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a clear majority in the state.

Governor R N Ravi issued the order dissolving the Assembly as the state prepared for the transition of power after the election results. According to reports, the BJP won 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, while the Trinamool Congress secured 80 seats.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned the election outcome and alleged irregularities in the poll process, claiming the mandate had been “looted”.

The dissolution came as the tenure of the existing Assembly ended on May 7, 2026. The development has sparked political discussions over the formation of the next government in the state.

Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs in Kolkata and reportedly raised concerns over internal sabotage during the elections.

The BJP is expected to begin the formal process of government formation in West Bengal after its decisive victory in the Assembly polls.

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Eknath Shinde’s helicopter returns to Mumbai mid-flight due to bad weather

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s helicopter was forced to return to Mumbai after the pilot detected approaching storm conditions during a flight to Thane district.

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A helicopter carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was forced to return to Mumbai on Thursday after encountering adverse weather conditions during a flight to Thane district.

According to officials, Shinde had departed from Mahalaxmi Racecourse in south Mumbai around 3.30 pm and was travelling to Murbad in Thane district to attend a wedding function related to a party worker’s family.

The helicopter reportedly reached the Airoli area in Navi Mumbai when the pilot noticed an approaching storm and informed the deputy chief minister about the deteriorating weather conditions. Following the alert, the flight was turned back as a precautionary measure.

The helicopter later landed safely at the Pawan Hans facility in Juhu, Mumbai. Officials said Shinde was accompanied by members of his staff, including personal assistant Prabhakar Kale, special executive officer Balsingh Rajput and media adviser Vinay Patrdukar.

The incident comes amid changing weather conditions and storm activity reported in parts of Maharashtra in recent days.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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