30-Aug-2024 11:53 PM
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New Delhi, Aug 30 (Reporter) The MEA on Friday slammed the “misleading” narrative by CNN on the flood situation in Bangladesh suggesting that India is somehow responsible for it.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, answering a question on the issue, said: “Regarding some international reports on the flood situation in Bangladesh; let me tell you, we have seen the CNN report on the flood situation in Bangladesh. Its narrative is misleading and suggests that India is somehow responsible for the floods. It is factually not correct and ignores the facts mentioned in the press releases issued by the Government of India clarifying the situation.
“They also have ignored that we have regular and timely exchange of data and critical information between the two countries through existing joint mechanisms for water resources management,” he added.
Bangladesh has been ravaged by floods in recent days, as well as North East India where rivers are in spate due to incessant rains. Most of the rivers flow downstream into Bangladesh from India...////...