Mamata warns of flood in North Bengal, blames Nepal waters

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee once again criticized the central government for its handling of the flood situation in North Bengal. During a meeting in Uttarkanya, she attributed the crisis to the release of Kosi River water from Nepal and inadequate flood control measures. Banerjee pointed out that the release of 5 lakh cusecs of water from Nepal through Bihar has worsened the flooding in districts like Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar, while areas like Maldah, Murshidabad, and South Dinajpur also face imminent flood risks.

She also highlighted the lack of dredging in the Farakka Barrage as a major reason for the ongoing flood crisis. The Chief Minister criticized the Centre for not maintaining the barrage, claiming that proper dredging could have prevented the floods in areas like Maldah, Suti, and Farakka. She emphasized that the central government has neglected its responsibilities for the last 20 years, reducing its focus on the barrage's maintenance.

The Meteorological Department of Alipurdua reported that rainfall in North Bengal will decrease in the coming days, with scattered showers expected. However, from October 2nd, rainfall is expected to increase again, particularly in districts like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar. South Bengal is unlikely to face heavy rain, though light to moderate showers are expected.

Several areas like Ratua and Manikchak are already submerged, while districts like Maldah continue to struggle with rising water levels, making the situation more dire for the region.