Millions have been made homeless and have lost their sources of livelihood. Even after the floods recede, large areas of the affected region might be rendered permanently infertile because of the deposit of gravel and stones the kosi waters are likely to leave behind.
The Estimated damage caused by the catastrophe runs into thousands of crores. As the spectres of famine and disease stalk the land after the floods have subsided, long - haul relief measures will have to be budgeted considerably higher. The kosi floodwater's may be receding, but there is no respite for the 25 lakh people affected by the deluge in north bihar.
The prime Minister described the floods as a national calamity but follow-up action by government has not matched his words. Relief measures are grossly inadequate..
A proactive approach to disaster management is necessary. we need to develop institutional structures that can not only anticipate floods and droughts, but also contain their impact. people need to be trained in rescue and relief operation and necessary stockpiles of relief equipment should be maintained at district level if not with panchayats.
Human life is precious and the government must not have fatalistic approach to natural disasters.
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