Water level in all the major rivers except the Ghagot flowing through the district rose sharply in last 24 four hours till Tuesday morning due to on rush of hilly waters from the upstream inundating the char areas.
Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) office sources said here the water level in the Brahmaputra rose by 2 cm, the Teesta 33 cm, the Karatoa 3 cm while the Ghagot decreased by 5 cm during the period.
Though the water level in the three rivers increased, the Brahmaputra at Fulchharighat point was flowing 157 cm, the Teesta at Sundarganj point 152 cm, the Karatoa at Katakhali Bridge point 282 cm below their respective danger levels.
On the other hand, the Ghagot river at New Bridge Road point of the district town was blowing 122 cm below its danger level, sources said.
With the rise of water level in the rivers, the low lying areas particularly the chars in Sundarganj upazila, Sadar Upazila, Fulchhari upazila and Saghata upazila have been inundated creating untold suffering to the flood victims.
Due to the inundation, the standing crops particularly jute and summer vegetables like chili, brinjal, balsam apple, cucumber, kidney bean, lady’s finger, parble, pumpkin and snake gourd have gone under water.
Talking to BSS Executive Engineer of BWDB Abdul Awal said as the water level of all the major rivers is in a rising trend, the officials and the employees had been kept alert so that none could cause damage to the flood control embankment to inundate fresh areas.
Besides, a control room was also opened at his office here last month to receive information regarding flood situation and help the people know about the latest situation of water level and flood, he added.
