Mamata Accuses Centre of Denying Flood Relief Funds to West Bengal

Mamata accuses Centre of denying flood relief funds to West Bengal

She says Assam gets aid while West Bengal battles floods from DVC reservoirs water release; DVC denies allegations of unplanned water release

Mamata slams Union govt for withholding flood relief to West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticised the Union government for allegedly denying flood relief assistance to the state, while claiming that neighbouring Assam continues to receive central support during natural disasters. Speaking on Tuesday, Banerjee alleged that the release of excess water by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has led to flooding across multiple districts in the lower Damodar region. DVC, however,…

Mamata: Centre’s Control Over DVC’s Monsoon Water Release Failing to Yield Results

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday came down heavily on the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for releasing massive volumes of water from its reservoirs, triggering repeated floods in several parts of West Bengal. She claimed that since June 18, DVC has discharged 27,000 lakh cubic metres of water into Bengal’s rivers, severely affecting low-lying areas, including Ghatal block in Paschim Medinipur district. Chairing a high-level meeting at…