Mamata Banerjee writes to PM on floods; Bengal officials kept informed, says Union Min

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has written to PM Modi about severe flooding in South Bengal, affecting over 5 million people across eight districts. She blames the Damodar Valley Corporation for unilaterally releasing water, leading to the crisis. Union Minister CR Patil responded, citing heavy rainfall as the reason for increased water release from reservoirs.