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KISHOREGANJ, May 7, 2026 (BSS) – Water levels in the rivers of the district have started to recede as continuous rainfall has eased across the area.

All major rivers are currently flowing below the danger level, according to local authorities. However, intermittent and sudden rainfall is still causing difficulties for farmers in the haor region.

According to data from the office of the Executive Engineer of the Water Development Board (WDB) yesterday, the water level of the Dhanu-Baulai River at the Itna point dropped to 3.27 metres, marking a one-centimetre decrease over the past 24 hours.

The water level of the Meghna River at Chamraghat stood at 2.93 metres, while the Kalni River at Austagram declined to 2.57 metres. At Bhairab Bazar, the Meghna River fell by 2 centimetres to 1.62 metres.

WDB sources said river water levels across the district remain well below the danger mark, flowing between 88 and 418 centimetres.

Following several days of rainfall, clear skies and sunshine have brought renewed activity to the haor areas. Farmers are now busy recovering submerged paddy from flooded fields and drying harvested rice in open yards. However, occasional sudden rain continues to disrupt their efforts.

Officials fear that renewed upstream flooding and heavy rainfall could cause river levels to rise again, potentially creating fresh challenges for agriculture and daily life in the haor region.

Executive Engineer of the WDB Md. Sazzad Hossain told BSS that the situation is being monitored round the clock, and local authorities and farmers have been advised to remain alert to tackle any possible risks.

Deputy Director of the District Agricultural Extension Department Dr. Sadikur Rahman said that, according to information available until May 4, paddy on 11,122 hectares of land across 13 upazilas in the district remained submerged.

He added that an additional 1,500 hectares of Boro paddy fields have recently gone under water, and the process of preparing a list of affected farmers is ongoing.