The waters of the Dharla and Brahmaputra rivers, which have continued to surge, are nearing their danger point. The water of the Dudhkumar and Teesta rivers has increased by 22 cm and 42 cm at the Pateshwari and Kawnia points respectively. This pushes the Dudhkumar to flow 9 cm above the danger level and Teesta to flow 15 cm above the danger point, according to the data provided by the local BWDB. However, the water of the Dharla River rose 46 cm at the Setu Point and the Brahmaputra rose 32 cm at the Noonkhawa Point, inching closer to the danger point. I will have to rack up a huge loss.”Char Kurigram resident Shimul Mia said, “The river water has risen since Tuesday night.

Source: bd News24 June 19, 2024 11:45 UTC