Bihar Intensifies Flood Relief In Saran, 19 Rescue Teams Deployed

Brief By Newsbrief / 10:43 AM on 03 Oct 2026

Bihar has intensified flood relief and rescue operations in Saran, deploying 19 teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). The teams have been equipped with boats, personnel and safety equipment to support rescue operations in affected areas. Twelve NDRF teams are operating in Saran, while seven SDRF teams have also been deployed. Additional teams are being sent from neighbouring districts, including Darbhanga, Madhubani, Samastipur and East Champaran. Helicopters are being used to air-drop ration packets in areas where ground access remains difficult. More than 5,000 ration packets had already been air-dropped, with further supplies scheduled. Another 40,000 ration packets are being sent to Saran from Patna, Siwan, Bhojpur, Buxar and Vaishali. The state is also arranging 75,000 polythene sheets from Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi and Samastipur to provide protection to flood-affected families. Authorities are monitoring relief distribution and rescue operations closely.