Border Closure Announced Amid Severe Flooding in West Bengal

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Border Closure Announced Amid Severe Flooding in West Bengal

Team FS

20/Sep/2024

West Bengal faces severe flooding as DVC releases water without prior notice, causing chaos.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee orders a three-day border closure with Jharkhand, leading to truck traffic jams.

NDRF conducts large-scale rescue operations as homes are swept away and many are displaced.

On September 20, 2024, West Bengal is grappling with severe flooding, worsened by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) releasing water from its dams. The DVC, a collaborative venture involving West Bengal, Jharkhand, and the central government, has come under fire from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly failing to provide prior notification regarding these releases. This lack of communication has exacerbated the flood situation across several districts in West Bengal.

In response to the crisis, Banerjee has ordered the closure of the state's border with Jharkhand for three days, resulting in significant disruptions. Long lines of trucks have formed at the Asansol border, indicating the widespread impact of this decision. The move has drawn criticism from Jharkhand officials, who have threatened retaliatory measures, raising concerns about escalating tensions between the two states.

The flooding has necessitated large-scale rescue operations by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). Reports indicate that houses have been swept away and numerous individuals have been displaced, underscoring the severity of the situation. The current crisis has sparked discussions about the management of water resources and the political handling of natural disasters, highlighting the complexities of inter-state water management and the need for effective disaster response mechanisms.

As rescue operations continue, the situation remains fluid, with authorities working to mitigate the effects of the floods while addressing the growing political tensions between West Bengal and Jharkhand.

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