Teesta above danger level in Lalmonirhat: People threatened

High water level at the Teesta Barrage point in Bangladesh well at the fag end of the monsoon season. UNB

Lalmonirhat, Aug 1 – The residents along the Teesta River are passing their days in fear of possible flood as the Teesta River was flowing above its danger level on Monday.

The Teesta River was flowing 25 cm above its danger level around 6 pm on Monday due to onrush of water from the upstream, creating panic among the local residents.

Executive Engineer of Water Development Board, Nilphamari Dalia Division, Md Asafuddoulla said the char areas along the Teesta river have been inundated due to the rise in water level.

However, all the gates of the Teesa Barrage were kept open due tackle the situation. - UNB