North Bengal flood: West Bengal Irrigation Minister blames Bhutan's rivers for flash floods

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disaster management team meeting at Uttar-Kannya Secretariat, near Siliguri, on Monday evening, Partha Bhowmick engaged with secretaries of disaster management, five district superintendents of police (SPs), district magistrates (DMs), and other officials. Also read: Himachal Pradesh floods: IMD issues alert for next 2 days; death toll climbs to 108 Speaking to ANI, State Irrigation Minister Partha Bhowmick emphasised that the region is facing substantial challenges during the monsoon due to the lack of advance weather information from Bhutan. He said, "During this monsoon session we are facing huge problems due to Bhutan.

We never get any weather report in advance from Bhutan which normally flows huge water in this rainy season. As a result, many districts of North Bengal are facing flash floods." The West Bengal government has repeatedly requested the Bhutanese government to share weather information beforehand, but their appeals have gone unnoticed. Partha Bhowmick stressed that this is not merely an interstate issue, but an international concern.

Also read: Delhi floods: Yamuna water level rises to 206.01 meters, still flowing above danger mark. Top updates The minister further highlighted that the Central government should have taken notice of the matter and assisted the West Bengal government in taking preventive measures to tackle any untoward situations. "Minister Mamata Banerjee also urged the Union government several times to take care of the issue seriously to save Bengal.