Mamata Banerjee Blames Jharkhand, Damodar Valley Corporation For Bengal Floods
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Mamata Banerjee warned of "massive protest" if dredging of dams and barrages is not done to prevent recurrence of floods
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today held Jharkhand and DVC responsible for the current "man made" flood in the southern part of the state and contended that it was caused due to the unplanned and enhanced discharge of water from dams and barrages in the neighbouring state without information.
The lack of dredging in dams and barrages by Jharkhand has led to excessive discharge of water causing the flood situation in Bengal, she said and urged the government of that state to carry out dredging in its reservoirs.
Ms Banerjee warned of "massive protest" if dredging of dams and barrages is not done to prevent recurrence of floods.
Opposition BJP and the Congress said that Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) always apprised the Bengal government before releasing excess water and this time was no exception.
