Chapter- 3

PEOPLE'S FEEDBACK
The survey conducted in 2023 covering the Patna Municipal Corporation area was analyzed on various

fronts. It was observed that the Kankarbagh circle was affected by the floods of 2019 with many people

evacuating their houses to move to a better place. The Kankarbagh Circle followed by Patna City and

Patliputra City suffered more damage than other parts of the city. A survey conducted on 75 people

covering all the circles of Patna Municipal Corporation area has the following feedback in context of

Urban Flooding of 2019.

Table no. 3.1: Urban Flooding in Patna: Family’s Monthly Income

Family’s Monthly Income Samples’ Response Percentage Share

<25,000 10 13.33%

25,000-50,000 35 46.67%

50,000-1,00,000 20 26.67%

>1,00,000 10 13.33%

Total 75 100.00%

*Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The above mentioned Table 3.1 represents the responses of surveyed sample. It was observed that

46.67% of population have 25,000 to 50,000 income and 26.67% have 50,000 to 100000 monthly income

and only 13.33% people have more than 100000 income. So, maximum population have averege income

and they had to suffer the financial issues during and after flood.

Table no. 3.2: Urban Flooding in Patna: Severity of Flood

Severity of flood Number of responses Percentage of sample population

Moderate 5 6.67%

Moderately Serious 30 40.00%

 Very serious 40 53.33%

Total 75 100.00%

*Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The above mentioned Table 3.2 represents the responses of surveyed sample. It was observed that more

than of 53.3% of the sample population consider 2019 urban flooding as a severe disaster which greatly

affected many parts of PMC. 40.0% of the sample population residing in Kankarbagh Circle had faced

moderately serious to very serious to very serious situation of flood.

Table no. 3.3: Urban Flooding in Patna: Loss due to Flood

Loss due to flood Sample Population’s response Percentage share

Death 5 6.66%
Loss of property 20 26.67%
Physical damage or injuries 20 26.67%
Others 10 13.33%
None 20 26.67%
Total 75 100.00%

*Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The table 3.3 indicate the losses suffered by the people of PMC during the floods of 2019. There were

losses mainly to the infrastructure with one-fourth of the sample population facing it. The next reported

was physical injuries or health issues contributing about 26.67% of the surveyed populations’ responses.

And 6.66% have died during this disaster.

Table no. 3.4: Urban Flooding in Patna: Left home for safer place during Flood.

Left home for safer place Sample Population’s Percentage Share

during flood Response
Yes 50 46.67%
 No 25 53.33%

Total 75 100.00%

*Source – Field Survey, 2023

The table 3.4 indicate the losses suffered by the people of PMC during the floods of 2019. Some of the

population i.e; 46.67% of them left their homes and went to safer place but maximum population i.e;

53.33% of them stayed at their place only. They didn’t move to any other place.

Table no. 3.5: Urban Flooding in Patna: Faced damage to the housing during Flood.

Faced damage to the housing Number of responses Percentage Share

Yes, very much 20 26.67%
To some extent 30 40.00%
Not much 15 20.00%
No 10 13.33%
Total 75 100.00%

*Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The above mentioned Table 3.5 represents the responses of surveyed sample. It was observed that 40%

of sample population have faced damage to their housing to some extent while 26.67% have suffered

very much damage to their housing. And 13.33% have not suffered any damages.

Table no. 3.6: Urban Flooding in Patna: Experienced disruption to road lanes during Flood.

Disruption to road lanes Number of respondents Percentage Share

Very much 25 33.33%
 Moderate 35 46.67%
Not much 15 20.00%
Total 75 100.00%

*Source - Field Survey, 2023.

The above mentioned Table 3.6 indicates the disruption of road lanes during flood. The water logging

resulted in the blockage and disruption of roads. About 46.67% of sample population faced moderate

problems of road. While 33.33% have suffered much problems due to this disaster.

Table no. 3.7: Urban Flooding in Patna: Experienced disruption of electricity supply during flood.

Disruption of Electric Supply Number of respondents Percentage Share

Frequent Power Cuts 35 46.66%

Moderate Power Cuts 29 38.67%
No Power Cuts 11 14.67%
Total 75 100.00%

Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The Table 3.7 indicates that about 46.66% of the sample population didn’t receive proper electricity with

Patna City Circle facing this as a prominent problem. The main reason for disruption of electricity is the

excessive rainfall leading to technical glitches in the system.

Table no. 3.8: Urban Flooding in Patna: Experienced disruption of Mobile/ Internet network during Flood.

Disruption of Mobile/Internet Number of respondents Percentage Share

network
Not much 20 26.67%
To some extent 35 46.66%
 Yes, very much 20 26.67%
Total 75 100.00%

*Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The Table 3.8 indicates disruption in flow of mobile network due to the flood. The water logging resulted

in the failure of the networking with weak internet connectivity and irregular telephone networks.

Table no. 3.9 Urban Flooding in Patna: Suffered scarcity/shortage of food supply during Flood.

Scarcity/shortage of food supply Number of respondents Percentage share

Yes, very much 12 16.00%

To some extent 33 44.00%
Not much 30 40.00%
Total 75 100.00%

*Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The Table 3.9 above shows the responses of people with respect to the supply of food. Food is one of the

basic necessity of man. Due to flooding, the trasportation was badly damaged leading to the shortage of

food. Above all, the shops too were affected by the water logging.

Table no. 3.10: Urban Flooding in Patna: Problem in the supply of portable water during flood.

Problems in the supply of Number of respondents Percentage Share

portable water
Yes 20 26.67%
To some extent 40 53.33%
Not much 15 20.00%
 Total 75 100.00%

*Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The Table 3.10 indicates the disruption in the supply of fresh vegetables, fruits, milk, safe drinking water.

Many areas didn’t receive these basic amenities for a couple of days due to Urban Flooding. About

53.33% of the sample population suffered moderate problems in attaining these goods while 26.67%

faced scarcity of these.

Table no. 3.11: Urban Flooding in Patna: Experienced any medical emergency during Flood.

Experienced any medical emergency Number of respondents Percentage

Share
Yes 10 13.33%
No 65 86.67%
Total 75 100.00%

*Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The Table 3.11 indicates the Medical Emergency faced by people during the Urban Flooding of PMC area.

The increasing dirty stagnant water lad to the growth of various diseases. About 13.33% of the sample

population faced medical emergency during the floods ranging from diarrhoea to major illnesses.
Table no. 3.12: Urban Flooding in Patna: Immediate relief providers during Flood.

Immediate relief providers Number of respondents Percentage Share

Local bodies 30 40.00%

Government bodies 6 8.00%
NGOs 10 13.33%
Political activists 4 5.33%

Others 25 33.33%

Total 75 100.00%

*Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The Table 3.12 indicates the responses of sample population for the people who provide them

immediate help. It was observed that 40% of the surveyed population accept that the local bodies

worked in providing the facilities in their area in times of need. The local authorities hereby, worked hard

to get over with the ongoing flooding in the locality.

Table no. 3.13: Urban Flooding in Patna: Role of Government agencies/ Municipality/ Corporation/Relief
Rehabilitation work during Flood.

Government’s relief work Samples’ Response Percentage Share

during disaster

Satisfactory 5 6.67%

Moderately Satisfactory 40 53.33%

Unsatisfactory 30 40.00%

Total 75 100.00%
 *Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The Table 3.13 shows the view of sample population with respect to the works done by the Government

during the flooding of 2019. Most of the sample population i.e; about 40% were unsatisfied with the

works of Government in their locality. Nearly half of the sample were moderately satisfied but only a

small portion was happy with the work government did during the flood.

Table no. 3.14: Urban Flooding in Patna: The post-flood restoration of essential services by concerned
agencies.

Post-flood restoration Samples’ Response Percentage Share

Fast 10 13.33%
Not so fast 25 33.33%
Slow 18 24.00%
Very slow 22 29.33%
Total 75 100.00%

*Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The Table 3.14 indicates the view of sample population about the post-flood restoration of essential

services by concerned agencies. According to the 29.33% of sample population services was very slow
and about 33.33% said that it was not so fast. Only few i.e; 13.33% population said that the restoration

process was fast.

Table no. 3.15: Urban Flooding in Patna: Mental status of people during Flood.

Mental status during the flood Samples’ Response Percentage Share

Agony 10 13.33%
Distress 20 26.67%
Fear 12 16.00%
Insecurity 12 16.00%
Trauma 8 10.67%
Calm 5 6.67%
Strong and stable 4 5.33%
Not much emotional deviation 4 5.33%
Total 75 100.00%

*Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The Table 3.15 above indicates the sate of mind of people during the flood. The flood created a sense of

distress 26.67% of the sample population. It also created fear and insecurity in the minds of about 16% of

the surveyed population.

Table no. 3.16: Urban Flooding in Patna: Life of people after Flood.
 Life after floods of 2019 Samples’ Response Percentage Share

Better than before 5 6.67%

Same as before 45 60.00%

Worse than before 25 33.33%

Total 75 100.00%

*Source – Field Survey, 2023.

The Table 3.16 indicate the life of people after the foods of 2019. With the same daily schedule of 9 to 5

job, about 60% of the surveyed population have the same busy life with no improvements. Some i.e;

33.33% suffered great losses and their finances deteoriated while 6.67% of the sample population also

saw an increase of income.

Table no. 3.17: Urban Flooding in Patna: Rate of crime during /post flood.

Rate of Crime Sample’s Response Percentage Share

Increased 35 46.66%

Decreased 10 13.33%

Remain same 30 40%

Total 75 100.00%
 *Source – Field Survey, 2023.

Table no. 3.17 shows that crime rate has increased as about 46.66% sample population has confirmed

that. While 40% of them said that the crime rate remain same and only 10% of sample population said

that it has decreased. During and after the flood, the financial issues has increase d therefore, the

crime rate has also increased.