“We haven’t left any avenue for the flood water to recede normally. Last year, the onrush from the Ganges triggered a flood around October, said Prof Islam. The middle of the country is shaped like a plate, from where the flood water usually recedes in a week. The floodwaters would never linger if it could recede through more than 52 canals, according to Prof Islam of BUET. This year, the country is experiencing long-term flooding due to the climate and weather, said Prof Islam.

Source: bd News24 August 09, 2020 16:07 UTC