Mamata Banerjee Blames DVC for Bengal Floods, Calls It a 'Man-Made Disaster'

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accuses the Damodar Valley Corporation of releasing excessive water from dams, leading to severe flooding in multiple districts of South Bengal.

• West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited flood-affected areas in Hooghly and other parts of South Bengal.
• Banerjee claims the Damodar Valley Corporation released 3.5 lakh cusecs of water, exacerbating the flood situation.
• Ten districts, including Howrah, Hooghly, and West Midnapore, are severely impacted by the flooding.
• Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari criticizes Banerjee, accusing her of failing to take preventive measures.
• State authorities have set up over 180 relief camps and deployed 17 SDRF teams to manage the crisis.

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