GAIBANDHA, Aug 30, 2023(BSS) - the water level of the Brahmaputra, one of the mighty rivers in the country, crossed its danger mark in the district this morning inundating the river basin areas. The water levels in the Brahmaputra rose by 14 cm, the Ghagot 22 cm, and the Karatoa 03 cm, BWBD recorded. Of them, the Brahmaputra was flowing 04 cm above its danger level at Fulchharighat point of the district this morning. With the rise of water level in the Brahmaputra river, the river basin areas of Sundarganj, Sadar, Fulchhari and Saghata upazila had been inundated and the standing crops particularly jute and summer vegetables went under flood water. Jewel Miah said the district and the upazila administrations are ready with relief materials and manpower to address the flood situation in the district efficiently.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha August 30, 2023 06:54 UTC