Heavy downpours and an onrush of upstream waters have swelled the Ubdakhali, Kangsa, and Dhanu rivers in the last 24 hours. However, the water level of the Someshwari River has dipped slightly. The Ubdakhali River had risen to 32cm above the warning level at Kalmakanda Point, prompting fears of flash floods among locals. On the other hand, the Someshwari River is flowing 1.50 m below the warning levels at Durgapur point and 2.99 m below it at the Bijoypur point. According to District Commissioner Shahed Parvez, the district administration is taking active measures to tackle potential flooding in the region.

Source: bd News24 June 19, 2024 12:27 UTC