&w=696&resize=696,0&ssl=1 "MEA bangs phony information on Farakka Barrage, claims rumours to be responded to with truths–")
The MEA feedback followed Bangladeshi media affirmed that India has actually opened up all evictions of the Farakka Barrage that might trigger flooding in Bangladesh’s Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Pabna, Sirajganj, Kushtia, Rajbari, Manikganj, and bordering areas.
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India on Monday claimed that “fake videos, rumours and fear-mongering” in flood-affected Bangladesh are meant to develop misconceptions concerning the launch of water by India from the Farakka Barrage and this need to be strongly responded to with truths.
Responding to the media over the concern, Randhir Jaiswal, a main representative of MEA claimed “We have seen media reports of the opening of Farakka barrage gates that will allow the flow of over 11 lakh cusecs of water downstream of the river in its natural course into the Ganga/Padma river.
This normal seasonal development occurs due to increased inflow from heavy rainfall in the Ganga river basin catchment areas upstream, he said.
“It is to be understood that Farakka is only a barrage and not a dam. Whenever the water level reaches the pond level, whatever inflow comes that passes. It is merely a structure to divert 40,000 cusecs of water into the Farakka canal, which is carefully done using a system of gates on the main Ganga/Padma river, while the balance water flows into the main river to Bangladesh,” he included.
“Following the protocol, data is shared with the concerned Joint River Commission officials in Bangladesh on a regular and timely basis. It has been done this time as well,” he included.
“We have seen fake videos, rumours and fear mongering to create misunderstanding. This should be firmly countered with facts,” he claimed.
Our feedback to media questions relating to Farakka battery: pic.twitter.com/601TnH5wJC
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) August 26, 2024
Meanwhile, the casualty from the disastrous flooding in Bangladesh, activated by unrelenting gale rainfalls and overruning rivers, has actually gotten to 23 onMonday Besides, 1.24 million households throughout 11 areas are stranded as a result of the floodings.
Despite the progressive receding of floodwaters, around 5.7 million individuals stay separated, with numerous quickly needing food, tidy water, medication, and completely dry apparel. According to records, the circumstance is specifically alarming in remote locations where obstructed roadways have actually badly obstructed rescue and alleviation procedures.
