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Flood situation worsens in Gaibandha, Bogura
Flood situation in Gaibandha and Bogura worsened further following the rise of water level in Brahmaputra, Teesta, Ghaghat and Jamuna rivers.
Community radio stations start broadcasting on flash flood
Seven community radio stations in the northern regions of Bangladesh have started broadcasting programmes on flash flood situation to alert people to reduce loss.
Flash floods inundate parts of Sunamganj town; 250 villages flooded in Kurigram
Flash floods triggered by onrush of water from the upstream and heavy rains have inundated low-lying areas in different upazilas in Sunamganj district.
Besides, 250 villages have been flooded in Kurigram district, rendering over 75,000 people marooned as the Brahmaputra and the Dharla Rivers are flowing above the danger level.
In Sunamganj, The Surma and the Jadukata rivers are flowing above the danger level on Saturday.
The Surma River was flowing 46cm above the danger level at 9am while Jadukata River was flowing 57cm above the danger level.
Water level of rivers rises in Cumilla
The water level in the rivers of Cumilla has risen due to incessant rain for the last few days and water from upstream, sparking fears of flood.
According to sources, the water level of various rivers in the district, including Gumti, has risen at an alarming rate due to the upstream water coming down from India.
Due to the sudden rise of water in the river, the cultivable land of Gumti char areas has been submerged in water.
It was found during a recent visit that water level is rising along with strong current in the river. The low-lying areas along the river have been inundated by rains and upstream water and most of the arable land in the char areas have submerged.
Meanwhile, erosion has occurred in riverine areas in different upazilas due to the rising water level and currents in the Gumti River.
Ismail Bhuiyan, an official of Cumilla district meteorological office, said that 361mm rainfall was recorded in the district till June 19 since the first week of the month.
Abu Yusuf Bhuiyan, an official of the Water Development Board, said that the water level has risen due to rain and upstream water. The char areas of different parts have been flooded.
However, there is still no forecast of flood, he said adding that they are monitoring the situation.
Sirajganj at flood risk as Jamuna water level rises
Incessant rain and water from upstream have pushed up the water level of Jamuna River, sparking fears of flood in Sirajganj.
What makes road, embankment in Kurigram Sadar so agonising!
Kurigram, Oct 28 (UNB) – Thousands of residents of Holokhana Union in Sadar Upazila have been suffering as an embankment and a road, severely damaged during flood two years ago, are yet to be repaired.
Flood, mudslides from strong rain in Japan kill at least 9
Tokyo, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — Torrential rain that caused flooding and mudslides in towns east of Tokyo left at least nine people dead and added fresh damage in areas still recovering from recent typhoons, officials said Saturday.
58,000 people marooned in Chapainawabganj
Chapainawabganj, Oct 4 (UNB) – Around 58,000 people in 16 unions of the district have been stranded as the water level of Mahananda and Punorbhaba rivers rose, causing immense suffering to the locals.
18 chars flooded in Natore as Padma continues to rise
Natore, Oct 3 (UNB) – Eighteen chars in three unions of Lalpur upazila of the district were submerged as Padma River continued to swell, causing immense sufferings to the residents of the areas.
After flood, drought hits Kurigram farmers
Kurigram, Sept 8 (UNB) – Farmers in Kurigram, one of the worst-affected districts in this year’s floods, have been hit hard by drought after the water receded. Many of them planted transplanted Aman to overcome losses inflicted by flood but the fields are drying up and irrigation is costly.