The Daha River is a small, 96 km long seasonal river in Bihar, India, originating in the Gopalganj district (Sasamusa Chaur) and flowing through Siwan and Chapra districts to join the Ghaghra River. Once a perennial, clean water body, it is now highly polluted, heavily encroached upon, and resembles a narrow drain,, facing an existential crisis.
Key Details About the Daha River:
- Origin & Flow: Starts from a marshy area (Sasamusa Chaur) in Gopalganj, flows through Barharia, Siwan Sadar, Hussainganj, Hasanpura, and Siswan blocks in Siwan, joining the Ghaghra River near Chapra.
- Pollution & Condition: Due to industrial waste from a sugar mill, untreated sewage from Siwan town, and agricultural runoff, the river has degraded significantly since the 1980s.
- Biodiversity Loss: The high pollution levels have reduced fish species from 64 to 34, and water hyacinth has diminished dissolved oxygen, impacting aquatic life.
- Cultural Importance: Known locally as "Baan Ganga" (legend suggests it was created by Laxman's arrow for Sita), it is a vital water source for agriculture and livelihoods in the region.
- Status: Efforts for revival, cleaning, and beautification are periodically discussed to combat its current state as a polluted drain.
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