West Bengal CM Accuses DVC of Causing Floods, Withdraws Representatives

Mamata Banerjee alleges unilateral decisions by Damodar Valley Corporation led to severe flooding, impacting millions.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of causing recent floods in South Bengal.
Banerjee claims that the DVC released excessive water from its dams without consulting the state government, exacerbating the flood situation.
State power secretary Shantanu Basu and a chief engineer resigned from the DVC board in protest against the corporation's actions.
Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil countered Banerjee's claims, stating that state officials were informed at every stage about the water release.
Banerjee has called for immediate central assistance, citing the impact on over five million people and criticizing the central government's flood management efforts.