Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, has accused Jharkhand of causing floods in Bengal by releasing a huge amount of water from the Tenughat dam without warning. The sudden release of water has caused widespread flooding in several districts of West Bengal, including Murshidabad, Malda, and Jalpaiguri.
The West Bengal government has been facing criticism for its handling of the flood situation, with many accusing it of being slow to respond to the crisis. The state government has deployed the army and other forces to assist in the relief and rescue efforts, but many residents are still stranded and in need of assistance.
Just now, I spoke to the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren ji, and discussed with him the evolving flood situation.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 4, 2024
I discussed with him the case of sudden and huge release of water from Tenughat, which has already started flooding Bengal.
I told him that Jharkhand should have informed us before releasing the water.
Banerjee's tweet has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many people accusing Jharkhand of being irresponsible and causing unnecessary suffering to the people of West Bengal. Others have defended Jharkhand, saying that the state has a right to manage its own water resources and that the flooding is a natural disaster that cannot be controlled.
The flood situation in West Bengal is expected to worsen in the coming days, with heavy rainfall forecasted in the region. The state government has set up relief camps and is providing food and shelter to those affected, but many residents are still struggling to cope with the disaster.
In the meantime, the West Bengal government has demanded that Jharkhand take immediate action to stop the release of water from the Tenughat dam and provide assistance to those affected by the floods. The situation is being closely monitored by the central government, which has promised to provide all necessary support to the affected states.
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