Eighteen years have passed since the devastating Kushaha breach on the Kosi River in 2008, and millions of flood victims residing in Bihar and Nepal continue to await long-promised compensation and rehabilitation.
The promises of relief and support extended to those affected by the catastrophic flooding have, for many, remained largely unfulfilled. This situation persists despite the involvement of World Bank-funded projects aimed at addressing the aftermath of the disaster.
Furthermore, official inquiries have been conducted in the wake of the breach, yet a significant number of families, including boatmen and volunteers who assisted during the crisis, report still waiting for accountability from the responsible parties.
The extended period without adequate resolution underscores the persistent challenges faced by communities impacted by major environmental disasters, even when international aid and official processes are initiated.
Source: Down To Earth