Flood situation in north deteriorates

The flood situation has deteriorated in the northern districts, including Nilphamari and Kurigram, with an increase in water level of different rivers, including the Teesta.  In Nilphamari, the water level of the Teesta River has risen due to heavy rain and onrush from the upstream in India. The river is now flowing close to the danger level. Sources at the local Water Development Board (WDB) office said the water level of the river started rising from Thursday evening. The water level reached 52 metre 38cm on Friday afternoon, just 2 cm below the danger level.  Forty-four sluice gates of the Tessta Barrage have been opened to keep the water flow under control. Meanwhile, water started entering the low-lying areas in the basin of the Teesta river.  WDB engineer at Dalia Suruzzaman said the water level of the river can cross the danger level anytime. In Kurigram, the overall flood situation has worsened due to incessant rainfalls and onrush of water from the upstream. The water level of the 16 rivers has risen. The water level of the Dharala and the Teesta is close to the danger level in the district, according to a news agency.