Photo: Dhaka Tribunelow-lying and riverine char areas were freshly flooded during the water level riseThe flood situation deteriorated in eight northern districts marooning some 300,000 people following continuous onrush of water from the upstream in Brahmaputra basin. Fresh areas have been inundated during the last 24 hours until 9am on Monday. Zakir Hossain said low-lying and riverine char areas were newly flooded during the water level rise. He also said rescue operations, moving marooned people to safer places and distribution of relief have begun. He visited the TBP, its flood bypass structure and adjoining areas in Nilphamari and adjoining Lalmonirhat to monitor the flood situation and safety of flood control structures from 1am to 5am today.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 13, 2020 09:22 UTC