“He used to work as a farm labourer in Punjab. “First of all, it is not a complete liquor ban [liquor is easily available],” she said. The problem was accentuated by This hooch can wreck people’s lives.”, Sahni’s brother was among the four that died in Maniyari this year drinking hooch, he said. The drainage pattern of Bihar is trellis and dentritic due to physical condition.. Ganga. Bindtoli and that of revetment in 30 m length near Kazikoria of Raghopur It was a good replacement.”, Once an alcohol addict shifts to another substance, the body gets used to the replacement, said Sharma. Many places in the embankments of north Bihar were breached, resulting in flood inundation in a vast area of North Bihar. We sell it for Rs 200.”, At this rate, a single village in Bihar can make hooch worth Rs 2 lakh every day. eroded length of spur at Dhuniawapatti at 26.75 km of PP right eastern Kosi Afflux Bundh and Saran 10 Armed with sticks, vessels, and brooms, nearly 150 determined women waited outside her home in a remote village in southwestern Bihar. Nature names are big with parents, so it’s completely in keeping with this preference that River scores well in terms of chart favorites. Gopalpur block of Bhagalpur district, both on left embankment of river “Initially, it was also scary because the administration was strict about alcohol,” he said. But the change came at a cost. Heavy rain There were few isolated storms at few stations of some basin in September and October. “He pleaded with us,” Sakshi Devi recalled with a glint in her eye. The budgeted estimate for 2015 to 2016 was Rs 4,000 crore, as per the survey. Kosi, Gandak,Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, Kamla Balan, Mahananda and Adhwara Group of rivers originates in Nepal, carry high discharge and very high sediment load and drops it down in the plains of Bihar. A simple shrine was built by the emperor Ashoka (3rd century bce) to mark the spot, and this was later enclosed by a stone railing (1st century bce), part of which still remains. Bodh Gaya, town, southwestern Bihar state, northeastern India. Little is being done to improve the quality of life of people like us. be strengthened continuously to save it from breach/overtopping. in the catchment of Burhi Gandak resulted in overbank flow in smaller The Janata Dal (United) led by Nitish Kumar swept the 2015 state Assembly polls in alliance with Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), ensuring a third consecutive term for the chief minister. The dowel at left bank of Crop damage of rupees 52205.64 lacs, public property damage of rupees 103049.64 lacs and death of 885 persons were reported. About 68800 sq Km out of total geographical area of 94163 sq Km comprising 73.06 percent is flood affected. But the frequency is not as much as it used to be.”. We went back only after padlocking the shutter.”. embankment. “One glass is enough for you to be on cloud nine. The year after the liquor ban, from 2016 to 2017, the two centres saw 6,634 registrations. On 1 April, 2016, chief minister Nitish Kumar declared Bihar a dry state, following in the footsteps of Gujarat, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Lakshadweep. Flood level at Dubbadhar site on river Bagmati surpassed all time high flood level by about 1.18 m. Similarly Burhi Gandak river on 15.7.04 and Kamla Balan river on 10.7.04 touched all time high flood level. But most people do not have the support system to be admitted at a de-addiction centre. “Much like other states with prohibition, the liquor ban has not managed to keep Bihar dry,” she said. Get technology news, gadgets reviews & ratings. Copyright © 2020. Who will look after the workforce? The situation was so aggravated that Diasaster Management Department GoB declared 26 districts as draught hit. Major Rivers in Bihar. There was unprecedented flood There were few isolated storms at few stations of some basin in September and October. river Ganga between spur no. Three hundred and eighty one persons died and public property worth rupees 9,284 lacs was damaged. Who will provide work? “How am I supposed to run the household with the remaining money? The uprights have representations of the Vedic gods Indra and Surya, and the railing medallions are carved with imaginary beasts. Some have moved towards cheap liquor that is made in villages because it is difficult to curb the urge.”, Hooch is available at Rs 50 a glass, pointed out Sukanya Devi (name changed), 55, one of the participants in the Sasaram agitation. My husband drinks that, and my six-year-old son watches him.”, Sushila Devi went on to narrate an incident from a few months ago that she has not been able to forget. Did Nitish Kumar think of these fallouts when he enforced the liquor ban?”, Twelve men and three women in Bihar have died drinking the village-manufactured hooch since the ban in 2016, according to the NCRB data for the years  2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. “The situation at home is relatively calmer these days,” she said. I did not know what to do. “Alcohol is being delivered to people’s doorsteps. Bihar is India’s most flood-prone State, with 76 percent of the population, in the north Bihar living under the recurring threat of flood devastation. Now his wife is doing labour work and running the household. I used to borrow money (to drink) even at the normal rate. “We didn’t even make 20 percent of this before the liquor ban.”, Hooch is far more potent than the usual whiskey, sold at a higher price in the black market now. He cannot expect our votes on the basis of a poorly executed liquor ban.”. Simaria village both due to sharp change in the river course. Our priority is on two fronts: One is to ensure the liquor is not smuggled in. Sakshi Devi (name changed) reached out for the belan (rolling pin) in her kitchen and marched out of the house to join them. Samastipur districts. “A festival was around the corner, which would have meant more sales. “This is a conservative estimate,” he said. It is worth There is demand so there will be supply,” he said. He asks about my studies. rivers and rivulets causing some flash flood in West Champaran, where I could not read. Embankments of Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, Adhwara and Kosi were partially damaged. Flood of 2004 demonstrates the severity of flood problem when a vast area of 23490 Sq Km was badly affected by the floods of Bagmati, Kamla & Adhwara groups of rivers causing loss of about 800 human lives, even when Ganga, the master drain was flowing low. The chief minister should be responsible for employment and education as well. in river Sone also with a max. He was not setting the right example for them. Bihar is India’s most flood-prone State, with 76 percent of the population, in the north Bihar living under the recurring threat of flood devastation. Unprecedented flood in river Bagmati, Burhi Gandak, Kamla Balan and Bhutahi Balan and Adhwara group of rivers breached the embankments at many places and there was loss of life and property on a large scale. Cases of domestic violence have gone down, the roads are safer for women, and even the festivals are more peaceful.”, Khan listed some recent measures to curb the use of alcohol in Bihar.