Disaster Management Department Govt. of Bihar Bihar Flood 2016 Innovative Measures Taken to Reduce the Impact of Flood Disaster Management Department Govt. of Bihar

Best Practices SOP for each disaster in place. Preparedness and Response according to SOP. Best practices and innovative technology to be discussed in context of Bihar flood 2016. Review at highest level with all district officials and departments CM did it twice. CM reviewed preparedness. Active whatapp group on disaster management facilitated with quick and timely response. Best practices- Ex-gratia payment in 24 hr. even cases of drowning in lakes, excess rain, lightning including local disaster and notified. Relief with dignity- Each and every person coming in the relief camp were given cloths, toiletries and utensils for their dignified living.

Salient Point Out of 38 districts 31 districts were affected by flood in four phases. 182 Blocks, 1421 Panchyats, 5024 Villages and 88.23 lakhs of people has been affected. Total 243 human lives and 5383 live stocks has been lost. A total of 3.72 lakh of hectare of Agriculture land has been affected which damages crop estimated to 56060 lacs rupees. A total of 129922 houses were damaged resulted estimated loss of Rs. 271 crore. Memorandum for Central Assistance amounting to Rs. 411198.42512 lacs has been sent to the Central Government.

Map of Flood affected districts in First Phase

Map of Flood affected districts in Second Phase

Map of Flood affected districts in Third Phase

Evacuation operation in Purnia district

A snapshot of House Damage in Patna district

Crop Damage in Madhepura District

Debris of a Government School in Patna District

Action taken by the State Government With the innovative ideas and quick response several measures have been taken :- The SOP for Flood Disaster Management plays crucial role for the timely and effective relief to the affected people during flood-2016. State and districts responded as per the SOP Meeting at highest level presided by Hon’ble Chief Minister through Video Conferencing helps in making quick decision and response. Intense monitoring at micro level and regular meeting at all levels including by Senior Officer. Appointment of in-charge Secretary to the flood affected districts helps in keen monitoring of the situations. Government advisory helped in the lessoning the cases of drowning.

Conti…. Regular Aerial survey by Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, Disaster Management Department and other senior officials to review the current situation. Preparedness - Training to the community, Diyara area people, Police Personnel, SC community helps in the timely response of community as first responder. SMS based Early Warning System also helped in early response. Communication Strategy- Disaster Management Department Whatsapp group which includes NDMA also helped in direct communication with the concerned stakeholder and quick dissemination of information to the incident commander.

Conti…. 4528 boats and 93 SDRF/NDRF team were deployed. Prepositioning of NDRF/SDRF reduced the response time. Effective mobilization and utilization also gave desirable result in search and rescue operations. 4528 boats and 93 SDRF/NDRF team were deployed. 16.7 lacs people were evacuated, and 1344307 Dry food packets were distributed. 1488 relief camps were opened where 20 lacs people were taken shelter Affected pepole and staying on road side or river bank were also given the same facilities as provided in relief camps.

Conti…. Special care for old age people, women, lactating mother, child and physically challenged people. Aganwadi centres were open in the relief camps for the child and lactating mothers. Psycho-social intervention was carried out through Aganwari workers, ASHA workers and teachers. Mobile Medical Team were sent along with NDRF/SDRF team during the Search and Rescue operation. Spreading of Bleaching Powder to disinfect the area where flood water had receded.

Conti…. Roti makers were provided to supply roti in meal in the relief camp. Special provision for newly borned girl child and boy child. Rs. 15 thousand for girl child and Rs. 10 thousand for boy child born in relief camp or in boat during rescue operation. A great dignified humanitarian practices are observed as each person of relief camp were given cloth, utensils. Regular medical checkup had been organized. 266 cattle camps were opened and 177139 cattles were kept where special care was taken for the cattle health. Fodder provided to inaccessible areas. Community kitchens were opened in the area where people reluctant to move in relief camps.

Fodder being distributed in Purnia district A Cattle relief camp in Patna district

Snapshots of Bihar Flood 2016 A flood scene in Lakhisarai district Evacuation operation in Arwal district Evacuation operation in Vaishali district Evacuation operation in Purnia district

A relief camp in Vaishali district A relief camp in Munger district

Flood fighting work in Purnia district A relief camp in Vaishali district A medical camp in Lakhisarai district Flood fighting work in Purnia district

A Medical Camp in Lakhisarai district A Mobile Medical Team in Patna district A Medical Camp in Lakhisarai district

Snapshots of Bihar flood 2016 A Medical Camp in Lakhisarai district A Mobile Medical Team in Purnia district Sanitary Napkins being distributed in Lakhisarai district Preparation of dry ration food in Purnia district

A relief camp in Patna district Preparation of dry ration food in Purnia district A relief camp in Patna district

Snapshots of Bihar flood 2016 Evacuation of Cattle in Bhagalpur district Fodder being distributed in Purnia district Spreading of Bleaching Powder in Bhojpur district Disinfection of Handpumps in Patna district

Disinfection of Handpumps in Lakhisarai district Spreading of Bleaching Powder in Samastipur district

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