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Daily News Analysis ‘Dumbur Dam in Tripura didn’t cause Bangladesh floods’: MEA: 23 August

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denied allegations that floods in eastern districts of Bangladesh were caused due to the opening of the Dumbur dam in Tripura.

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About Dumbur Dam:

  • It is located on the Gomati River in the Dhalai District of Tripura, India.
  • The Dam, located over 120 km upstream from Bangladesh, is a 30-meter high dam that generates power for the grid, supplying 40 MW to Bangladesh.
  • It creates a large reservoir, known as Dumbur Lake, which spans about 41 square kilometers.

Why in News?

  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denied allegations that floods in eastern districts of Bangladesh were caused due to the opening of the Dumbur dam in Tripura.