Water level of the river Teesta at the Nilphamari point is flowing by 15 cm below its danger mark showing an improvement sign as the char areas of the district were badly affected by floodwater.
Executive Engineer of Water Development Board Md Rabiul Islam told, "Water level of the Teesta at Nilphamari point is flowing by 15cm below its danger mark. If water level in the Teesta continues to fall, flood situation may improve in Nilphamari district." reports BSS.
According to representatives of local government bodies, onrush of water from upstream region and heavy rainfall triggered floods in 15 char areas under Nilphamari district leaving over 2,0000 families marooned. Floodwater started to recede from 15 char areas in the district as water level in the Teesta River is in falling trend, they added. Low-lying areas in the district were flooded as water levels in the major rivers rose sharply, Md Abdullah Al Mamun, executive engineer of Water Development Board of Nilphamari said.
Alongside taking initiatives to check damages of embankments, adequate relief materials have been kept ready to aid the flood victims. Officials of Water Development Board have remained alert to deal with emergency situation of flood.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Shahinur Alam said, "A total of 150 tons of rice, 1500 packets of dry food and Taka two lakh were allocated for Dimla upazila. We have started distribution of these relief materials among the flood-hit people." "We have sought 500 tons of rice, Taka five lakh and 2,000 packets of dry food for the flood affected people of the district," he added.
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