Basu in an email to DVC chairman said, "In view of the unprecedented and uncontrolled release of water by the DVC from its dam systems, leading to widespread inundation causing immense sufferings to the people in vast areas of the state, I do hereby tender my resignation as the member of state from the board of DVC."

Reportedly, the Chief Engineer (Irrigation and Waterways), West Bengal, also resigned to voice protest on some issues on Damodar Valley Reservoir Regulation Committee (DVRRC).