Mamata Banerjee Blames DVC for Bengal Floods, Threatens to Sever Ties

The West Bengal CM accuses the Damodar Valley Corporation of causing 'man-made' floods affecting 5 million people and seals the border with Jharkhand.

Mamata Banerjee has written to PM Modi, blaming the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for releasing 5 lakh cusecs of water, which she claims caused severe flooding in West Bengal.
The floods have affected over 1,000 square kilometers and nearly 5 million people, leading to significant crop loss and damage to public and private property.
In response, Banerjee has ordered the sealing of West Bengal's border with Jharkhand, halting the entry of heavy vehicles to prevent further damage.
Banerjee has threatened to cut all ties with the DVC, accusing it of prioritizing Jharkhand's safety over West Bengal's and neglecting necessary flood control measures.
The BJP has criticized Banerjee's actions, accusing her of diverting attention from local governance issues and warning of power shortages if ties with the DVC are severed.