Substantial high land is already converted into low level river bed causing displacement of huge populations. The water diverted from the Farakka barrage is less than 10% of Ganga river water available at Farakka.
The conversion of high land to low-lying riverbed due to the Farakka barrage has led to displacement of people. The amount of water diverted from the Farakka barrage, which is less than 10% of the Ganga River's available water at Farakka, is a significant factor in this situation.