How the river Kosi’s shifting course exposes the perils of embankments, Pg II
Kosi River's frequent embankment breaches highlight the limitations of structural flood control measures and ecological impacts in the Gangetic plains.
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Kosi River's frequent embankment breaches highlight the limitations of structural flood control measures and ecological impacts in the Gangetic plains.
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