Question : DAMAGES TO DAMS



(a) whether a number of dams and Lakes have been damaged in Bihar and Bengal due to heavy rain and flood during the month of September this year and the quantum of loss incurred as a result thereof; and

(b) if so, the details thereof district-wise?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)

(a) No dams and lakes have been reported to the damaged in Bihar and West Bengal due to heavy rains and flood during the month of September 2000. The quantum of loss as a result of damage to dams and lakes have also not been reported.

(b) Does not arise.