Flood situation worsens in Sylhet, Kurigram

The flood situation in Sylhet and Kurigram districts has worsened due to incessant rain and onrush of water from the upstream. In Sylhet, seven unions in Gowainghat upazila have been inundated by flood water. Locals said the road communication remained snapped with the upazila for the last three days. According to the upazila agricultural officer Anisuzzaman, about 2,000 hectares of crop fields of the area were washed away by the flood water. In Kurigram, flood marooned at least 0.10 million people in low-lying areas of around 40 unions in Sadar, Ulipur, Chilmari, Roumari and Char Rajibpur upazilas. Sources at the Water Development Board (WDB) said the water level of the Brahmaputra rose by 2cm, while that of the Dudhkumar by 5cm in the last 24 hours. The flood-affected people are in urgent need of dry food as they cannot cook food. Besides, crops and vegetables in the area have been submerged by flood water, according to a news agency.