River Erosion Swallows 100+ Homes in Saharsa's Devka Village, Villagers Live in Fear

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News18•20-01-2026, 09:21
River Erosion Swallows 100+ Homes in Saharsa's Devka Village, Villagers Live in Fear
- •More than 100 houses in Devka village and Eraji Kathuar of Hati Panchayat, Saharsa, have been submerged due to severe river erosion.
- •The rapid pace of erosion forces villagers to abandon their homes daily, leading to widespread displacement and homelessness.
- •Villagers, including Chandrakishore, reported the issue to authorities, but no concrete anti-erosion measures have been taken yet.
- •Lack of government attention to Kosi River embankments and anti-erosion work causes annual floods, erosion, and displacement.
- •Affected families demand immediate anti-erosion work, temporary shelters, and compensation to prevent the entire village from being wiped out.
Why It Matters: Over 100 homes in Saharsa's Devka village lost to river erosion, causing fear and displacement among residents.
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