Brahmaputra, Dharla flowing above danger level in Kurigram

The water level in Brahmaputra River in Kurigram rose higher and was flowing 51 cm above the danger level at Chilmari Point in at 6am this morning (June 20, 2022).

Similarly, the water level of Dharla River in the district has been flowing 44cm above danger level at Sadar upazila's bridge point since 6am, reports our Lalmonirhat correspondent quoting sources from the Water Development Board.

However, in Lalmonirhat Teesta River was flowing seven cm below the danger level at Teesta Barrage point since early today.

Since last night (June 19, 2022), floodwaters have begun to recede from flood-affected areas in Teesta shoal, sources added.

Meanwhile, a Lalmonirhat farmer died by drowning in Bateshwar River of Aditmari upazila. Police recovered Abdul Hamid's (60) body yesterday, confirmed police sources. Locals said that he had gone to fish in the river.

The flood victims of Kurigram and Lalmonirhat told The Daily Star that the incessant rains had multiplied their misery. Floodwaters from rivers have added to that. They have only dry food to eat. The government is providing assistance to flood victims, but it is not sufficient. They claim that the majority of flood victims are deprived of government relief facilities.

Abdullah Al Mamun, executive engineer of Kurigram Water Development Board, said that due to continuous rain and onrush water from upstream, the water level in the Brahmaputra and Dharla has continued to rise. This situation could last another 2-3 days.