Authorities say 26 people have died in floods in northeastern India, with 250,000 people displaced by the floods, the head of the West Bengal state government said on Friday.
She blamed the floods on authorities in the neighbouring state of Jharkhand, which opened the floodgates of dams there unnecessarily, allowing “huge amounts of water” to reach West Bengal.
Dams were in danger of being damaged
“These floods are man-made,” said Mamata Banerjee. A government official in Jharkhand defended the decision, saying it was necessary to release the water to prevent damage to the dams and “massive flooding” in both states. The dam operator said the water release was “reduced” on Friday after the rains subsided.
Climate change makes rain unpredictable
South Asia experiences monsoon rains from June to September, which are extremely important for water supply and agriculture. However, the rains also cause frequent flooding and extensive damage. According to researchers, human-induced climate change is leading to heavier and more difficult to predict rainfall.
Source: Krone
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