Shivraj Singh Chouhan surveys flood-hit Bihar and assures central support
On 16 September 2026, Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited flood-affected areas of Bihar on the Prime Minister's directions, along with Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
Summary
Shivraj Singh Chouhan toured flood-hit areas from Hajipur to Bhagalpur and Munger by boat, tractor and helicopter to assess damage and crop loss. He said banana and maize crops had been submerged and that the Centre and the State would extend all possible support for relief, crop compensation and rehabilitation.
Key facts
- Visit
- Flood-affected Bihar — 16 Sep 2026
- Minister
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan, with CM Samrat Choudhary
- Areas
- Hajipur, Bhagalpur, Munger
- Crops hit
- Banana and maize
- Assurance
- Central support for relief, crop compensation, rehabilitation
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
Which two crops did Shivraj Singh Chouhan say were submerged during his flood survey of Bihar on 16 September 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Banana and maize
He said banana and maize crops were submerged in the flood-hit areas.