(Flooded with love of entire Nation)
It has been really a tough time for the people of Bihar. Kosi, in its worst form, smashed Bihar. It is not easy to be in the shoes of the people affected from flood, but the kind of concern that whole nation showed towards Bihar was really overwhelming. We are receiving love and concerns of our brothers and sisters from all over the country. Sometimes, it makes me think, where these emotions were hidden when some miscreant showed their agitation against Biharies. It is said, friends in need are friends indeed. Why do we need such types of trials to show our hidden emotions? It’s really nice to overcome such situation with the help of friends but why always sacrifices are needed to show love and affection? We love Bihar, You Love Bihar, whole India loves Bihar. Bihar is flooded, not only with water but also with love of entire nation.
According to the PTI, over 30 lakh people in more than 1000 villages in 16 districts of Bihar - Saharsa, Supaul (243 districts), Madhepura (378 villages), Araria, Purnia, Katihar, Khagaria, Muzaffarpur, West Champaran, Saran, Sheikhpura, Vaishali, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Patna and Nalanda - have been affected by the floods. The first four districts were the worst affected where over 22.75 lakh people in 755 villages were affected by the Kosi River fllods. Road and rail traffic has also been disrupted at several places. State government sources say that over 350,000 people have been evacuated during the past 15 days and more than 150,000 people are living in over 100 relief camps.
Kosi - Bihar’s sorrow
The Kosi is a young river and according to experts, it has yet to settle on a fixed course. An article in the Indian Express explains the unsettled nature of the Kosi River:
“Prior to 1731, Kosi used to flow by Purnea and Forbesganj. It last changed its course in 1952. The river started sliding towards the west, flowing by Murliganj in 1892, Madhepura in 1922, Saharsa in 1936 and by 1952 it had reached Darbhanga.”
Having veered eastwards from its course by 200 kilometers, the Kosi River is now flowing from Bhimnagar to Birpur, Araria and Purnea to flow into Ganges at Kursaila in Saharsa, after a 225 km-long-journey.
Helping hands needed for a Fight against Nature.
Everyone, in his own manner is showing his concerns for Bihar. Please join the nation in saving Bihar. We not only need funds, medicines, foods and shelters but also your Love, Affections, Caring and Blessings. Please do pray for Bihar.
Donate to Bihar Chief Minister Relief Fund
Write a cheque to
A/C Name: “Chief Minister Relief Fund, Bihar”
A/C No: 10839124928
Bank: State Bank of India, Secretariat Branch, Patna.
Put your Phone number, name and address on the back of the cheque. Deposit the cheque to the nearest State Bank of India cheque drop box
