Indian Minister of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, has blamed the release of water from a dam for widespread flooding in several states in India. The minister pointed to the Bhakra Dam in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh as the cause of the heavy flooding in regions such as Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
Shekhawat stated that the excessive release of water from the dam had led to a surge in water levels in the rivers flowing through the affected states, causing severe flooding and displacement of thousands of people. He also mentioned that the release of water had not been coordinated properly, leading to the sudden increase in water levels and subsequent flooding.
The minister’s comments come as rescue and relief operations are underway in the flooded regions, with authorities working to evacuate stranded residents and provide them with essential supplies. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed to assist in the rescue efforts, with teams working round the clock to reach those affected by the flooding.
Local authorities have been urged to take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of residents and to monitor water levels in rivers to prevent further flooding. The minister also emphasized the need for better coordination between states and dam authorities to prevent such incidents in the future.
The flooding caused by the dam release has once again highlighted the vulnerability of India to natural disasters and the need for improved infrastructure and disaster management systems to mitigate the impact of such events. The government has announced relief measures for those affected by the flooding and has pledged to take steps to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
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