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Bihar Chief Secretary Holds High‑Level Meeting on Heavy Rainfall Forecast
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 02:00 PM
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In response to widespread heavy rains across Patna and other parts of Bihar, the state’s Chief Secretary convened a senior meeting on Saturday, issuing several directives to prepare for the forecasted downpours.
On Saturday, the Chief Secretary of Bihar chaired a high‑level meeting to address the heavy rainfall affecting Patna and most of the state. The gathering was convened after reports of widespread downpours and rising concerns over potential flooding.
During the session, the Chief Secretary outlined a series of directives aimed at strengthening the state’s preparedness. Officials were instructed to mobilise emergency response teams and coordinate with local police and civil defence units.
The meeting also focused on the deployment of resources to vulnerable districts, the establishment of temporary relief camps, and the monitoring of weather updates from the Meteorological Department. The government emphasized the need for swift action to mitigate damage and safeguard residents.
Officials attending the meeting were briefed on the latest rainfall forecasts and urged to maintain constant communication with the state’s disaster management authorities. The directives were intended to streamline efforts across administrative layers and ensure a coordinated response to the evolving weather situation.
During the session, the Chief Secretary outlined a series of directives aimed at strengthening the state’s preparedness. Officials were instructed to mobilise emergency response teams and coordinate with local police and civil defence units.
The meeting also focused on the deployment of resources to vulnerable districts, the establishment of temporary relief camps, and the monitoring of weather updates from the Meteorological Department. The government emphasized the need for swift action to mitigate damage and safeguard residents.
Officials attending the meeting were briefed on the latest rainfall forecasts and urged to maintain constant communication with the state’s disaster management authorities. The directives were intended to streamline efforts across administrative layers and ensure a coordinated response to the evolving weather situation.