Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Mamata Visits Flood-Hit Areas, Blames DVC for Water Discharge
Flooding in parts of southern West Bengal has caused problems, affecting areas like Paschim Medinipur, Hooghly, and Howrah.
This is because of heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers.
Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister, visited affected areas and helped at a community kitchen.
She also blamed the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for the floods, claiming they released too much water.
Mamata Banerjee visited flood-affected Kamarpukur.
Southern West Bengal, including Paschim Medinipur, Hooghly, and Howrah, is affected by floods.
Flooding is attributed to heavy rains and overflowing rivers.
Banerjee visited a community kitchen and served food to flood victims.
Banerjee criticized the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for increased water discharge.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee and the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC).
- What
- Flooding in southern West Bengal attributed to heavy rainfall and DVC water discharge.
- When
- The event occurred recently.
- Where
- South Bengal, including Paschim Medinipur, Hooghly and Howrah, and Kamarpukur.
- Why
- Flooding due to heavy rains and potentially excessive water discharge by the DVC.
West Bengal Government
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
Cause of Flooding
West Bengal Government
DVC's increased water release contributed to flooding.
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
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- Affected Regions
- Paschim Medinipur, Hooghly, Howrah, and Kamarpukur
- Cause of Flooding
- Heavy rains and overflowing rivers.
- Agency Criticized
- Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
Sources
Mamata claims DVC’s water discharge into Bengal’s downstream has jumped 30-fold in two years
Mamata claims DVC’s water discharge into Bengal’s downstream has jumped 30-fold in two years
Mamata blames DVC for ‘man-made’ floods in South Bengal: ‘They released 30 times more water than in 2023’