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    Misery Strikes Bihar: Thousands Suffer Amid Festival Season Floods

    As floodwaters rise, 1.5 million residents face dire conditions during Bihar's festive month.
    Shehnaz BeigBy Shehnaz BeigOctober 7, 20241 Comment2 Mins Read
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    As the vibrant festival season unfolds in Bihar, encompassing Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath, the celebrations are overshadowed by tragedy. Over 1.5 million residents find themselves either stranded, displaced, or marooned due to severe flooding caused by the Kosi River. Many remain trapped on rooftops, anxiously awaiting rescue, while the relentless currents threaten to sweep away their only refuge.

    This year, the floods have created an atmosphere of despair, forcing families to seek shelter under makeshift tarpaulins along highways, relying on airdropped food supplies, and facing the looming threat of waterborne diseases.

    Though floods are a recurrent issue during the monsoon season, this year’s devastation has roots deeper than just natural events. Reports from the Bihar Disaster Management Department indicate that 429 villages across 17 districts have been severely affected. Districts like East and West Champaran, Araria, and Muzaffarpur are grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall in Nepal and the release of unprecedented water levels from the Kosi and Gandak barrages.

    Experts point to the Kosi River’s volatile nature, which has shifted its course by over 120 km in the past 250 years, primarily due to heavy sedimentation during monsoons. Despite substantial annual financial allocations for flood relief, lasting solutions remain elusive. Engineering attempts, including embankments established in the 1950s, have repeatedly failed, causing further complications and flooding.

    The human cost is staggering, with countless lives lost and severe economic repercussions, including destruction of infrastructure and agricultural losses. Health issues are escalating, disproportionately affecting women and children. The loss of cattle, viewed as family by many, adds to the heartbreaking toll.

    While calls for a high dam on the Kosi in Nepal resurface, the need for a comprehensive approach to flood management is urgent. Recent initiatives suggest shifting focus from structural solutions to minimizing flood risks and impacts, highlighting the necessity for political will to enact meaningful change.

    As Bihar faces another challenging season, the stories of resilience amid overwhelming adversity must not be forgotten. The time for lasting solutions is now.

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