Mamata Banerjee Demands Compensation from Bhutan for North Bengal Floods

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Bhutan of contributing to floods in north Bengal and is seeking compensation. During her visit to the affected region, she emphasized the need for an Indo-Bhutan Joint River Commission and urged for West Bengal's inclusion. Relief efforts continue following heavy rains and landslides.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that water flowing from Bhutan caused floods in north Bengal, seeking compensation from the Himalayan kingdom.

Visiting the disaster-hit region, Banerjee stressed the need for an Indo-Bhutan Joint River Commission. She criticized the Centre for withholding aid for calamity management.

Efforts are ongoing in relief camps; Banerjee promised reconstruction measures and assistance for lost documents. At least 32 fatalities have been reported, with thousands displaced due to the flooding.

(With inputs from agencies.)