India has explained the reasons behind the flood in Bangladesh and claimed that what is said in Bangladesh is not factually correct.
"We have seen concerns being expressed in Bangladesh that the current situation of flood in districts on the eastern borders of Bangladesh has been caused by opening of the Dumbur dam upstream of the Gumti River in Tripura. This is factually not correct," said the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday, UNB reports.
It said floods on the common rivers between India and Bangladesh are a shared problem inflicting sufferings to people on both sides, and requires close mutual cooperation towards resolving them.
India pointed out that the catchment areas of Gumti river that flows through India and Bangladesh have witnessed heaviest rains of this year over the last few days.
"The flood in Bangladesh is primarily due to waters from these large catchments downstream of the dam," MEA said in a statement.
As two countries sharing 54 common cross-border rivers, river water cooperation is an important part of bilateral engagement, India said.
“We remain committed to resolving issues and mutual concerns in water resources and river water management through bilateral consultations and technical discussions," according to MEA.
Meanwhile, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma will meet Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday afternoon.
The flood situation is likely to be discussed in the courtesy meeting.
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