NILPHAMARI, July 15, 2019 (BSS) – Water level of the river Teesta at the Nilphamari point is flowing by 15 cm below its danger mark showing an improvement sign as the char areas of the district were badly affected by
floodwater.
Executive Engineer of Water Development Board Md Rabiul Islam told BSS that, “Water level of the Teesta at Nilphamari point is flowing by 15cm below its danger mark. If water level in the Teesta continues to fall, flood
situation may improve in Nilphamari district.”
According to representatives of local government bodies, onrush of water from upstream region and heavy rainfall triggered floods in 15 char areas under Nilphamari district leaving over 2,0000 families marooned. Floodwater
started to recede from 15 char areas in the district as waterlevel in the Teesta river is in falling trend, they added.
Low-lying areas in the district were flooded as water levels in the major rivers rose sharply, Md Abdullah Al Mamun, executive engineer of Water Development Board of Nilphamari said.
Alongside taking initiatives to check damages of embankments, adequate relief materials have been kept ready to aid the flood victims. Officials of Water Development Board have remained alert to deal with emergency situation of flood.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Shahinur Alam said, “A total of 150 tonnes of
rice, 1500 packets of dry food and Taka two lakh were allocated for Dimla
upazila. We have started distribution of these relief materials among the
flood-hit people.”
“We have sought 500 tonnes of rice, Taka five lakh and 2,000 packets of dry
food for the flood affected people of the district,” he added.