50 Crore Belwa Embankment Dilapidated, Poses Flood Risk to 116 Villages
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News18•31-01-2026, 15:04
50 Crore Belwa Embankment Dilapidated, Poses Flood Risk to 116 Villages
- •The 3-kilometer Belwa embankment, built for 50 crore rupees in Shivhar district, is severely dilapidated within 1.5 years of construction.
- •Deep, knee to waist-level potholes and excessive sand make the embankment dangerous for thousands of daily commuters between Shivhar and West Champaran.
- •Local residents allege that only sand was used instead of soil, compromising the embankment's strength and leading to its rapid deterioration.
- •The embankment, crucial for flood protection for 116 villages and 4 lakh people, now poses a significant flood risk if not repaired.
- •Despite complaints, the contractor is missing, and officials are neglecting maintenance, forcing commuters to take long detours, especially during the rainy season.
Why It Matters: A 50 crore embankment in Shivhar is crumbling, endangering 116 villages and commuters due to poor construction and neglect.
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