Vanishing Wetlands of Bihar: How Patna’s Urban Growth Is Choking the Ganga Floodplain
Over the past two decades, Bihar has witnessed rapid growth in urbanization, mostly centred in and around the capital. Large tracts of low-lying land and “jalla” (wetlands) have been converted into residential and commercial areas, while “bagh” zones (orchards) have been urbanized. This transformation has led to the loss of the natural drainage system, worsening […]
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