The Kosi River, which starts in Tibet and flows through Nepal into India, is causing concerns over possible flooding in districts like Malda and Murshidabad. Due to heavy rain in Nepal, around six lakh cusecs of water were released from the Kosi, raising water levels in the Ganga, which could lead to severe flooding in ...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government for not releasing flood relief funds while the state struggles with severe flooding affecting 11 districts. During a press conference, she expressed concern about the state’s situation after the Damodar Valley Corporation discharged large amounts of water without prior notice. Banerjee warned of potential worsening ...
The flood situation in South Bengal has slightly improved after 24 hours of no rainfall. Officials from the Damodar Valley Corporation reported a reduction in water release from the Maithon and Panchet dams. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the DVC for releasing excessive water, claiming it led to flooding in districts like Paschim ...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking for his help in addressing severe flooding in the state caused by the Damodar Valley Corporation’s (DVC) water release. She claims that the situation, described as a “man-made” disaster, affects over five million people across south Bengal and has resulted ...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her concerns to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding severe floods in South Bengal, which she attributes to the Damodar Valley Corporation’s excessive release of water from its dams. In her letter, she threatened to sever ties with the DVC unless immediate action is taken. Banerjee highlighted that ...
"As Bengal Drowns, Assam’s CM Throws Stones: When Floods Expose Political Fault Lines Instead of Leadership"
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has criticized his counterparts from West Bengal and Jharkhand, Mamata Banerjee and Hemant Soren. He accused Banerjee of mismanaging the flood situation in West Bengal while focusing on political games instead of helping the affected people. Sarma claimed she is penalizing the people of Jharkhand by sealing the state’s ...
In a recent visit to flood-affected areas in Hooghly and South Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the Damodar Valley Corporation and Jharkhand for the crisis caused by excessive water releases from dams. She stated that lakhs of people are impacted, warning that more flooding could occur as water levels rise. Ten districts have been ...
 "As urban encroachment worsens, recent floods reveal the urgent clash between environmental preservation and relentless development amidst a climate crisis.")
The ongoing conflict between environmental preservation and urban development has become even more pressing amid the climate crisis. Recent heavy monsoon rains have led to alarming floods in cities, revealing the severe consequences of urban encroachment on rivers. These incidents underscore the urgent need for sustainable practices to protect our natural water bodies while balancing ...
 "Telangana in Crisis: Central Aid Stalled Amidst Devastating Floods")
The Telangana government has requested Rs 2,000 crore from the Centre for flood relief, following significant rainfall and estimated losses exceeding Rs 5,000 crore. However, the Union government has highlighted that Telangana has not provided the necessary information to release these funds. As of April 1, 2024, over Rs 1,345 crore is already available in ...
 "Unprecedented Floods Devastate Telangana: Rs 5,438 Crore in Damages")
The Telangana Government has reported significant damage from recent heavy rains and floods, estimating a total loss of Rs 5,438 crore. Key impacts include Rs 2,362 crore in damage to roads and buildings, Rs 175 crore to energy infrastructure, and Rs 415 crore in crop losses across 415,000 acres. Additional costs stem from damages in ...
