Nepal floods revive Bihar’s annual nightmare: Why the state faces flooding every year
Northern Bihar is facing severe flooding caused by water flowing downstream from Nepal following a glacial collapse. The state government has pledged support to victims as the region grapples with the recurring impact of monsoon-driven disasters.
Why it matters
The event underscores the increasing vulnerability of regions to climate-induced natural disasters and the need for better disaster management.
NEW DELHI: Boats replacing cars on flooded roads, families moving to relief camps and swollen rivers spilling into villages. North Bihar is bracing for familiar scenes once again as floodwaters from Nepal move downstream.Floods have long been a part of life in northern Bihar. But a growing population and rapid urbanisation have made their impact more severe over the years.The rivers that sustain the region for most of the year turn dangerous during the monsoon.
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