Bangladesh Water Development Board officials monitor rising waters as the Teesta River nears critical levels in Nilphamari district. Heavy rainfall and upstream water flow have pushed river levels to within one centimeter of the established danger mark at Dalia Teesta Barrage Point. The measurement recorded at 9 am on September 15 shows significant deterioration from the previous evening when waters remained three centimeters below the 52.15-meter danger threshold. Fifteen villages across multiple unions in Dimla upazila face renewed flooding threats as low-lying areas begin experiencing water accumulation.
August flooding occurred when river levels exceeded safe limits by 15 centimeters at the same monitoring location. Water Development Board executive engineer Amitabh Chowdhury confirmed that authorities have opened all 44 barrage sluice gates to manage the situation. The affected communities span East Chatnai, West Chatnai, Khagakhribari, Tepakharibari, Gayabari, Khalishachapani, and Jhunagach Chapani union areas. Residents prepare for potential evacuation as water levels continue their upward trajectory. Officials maintain constant surveillance of river conditions throughout the region.
August flooding occurred when river levels exceeded safe limits by 15 centimeters at the same monitoring location. Water Development Board executive engineer Amitabh Chowdhury confirmed that authorities have opened all 44 barrage sluice gates to manage the situation. The affected communities span East Chatnai, West Chatnai, Khagakhribari, Tepakharibari, Gayabari, Khalishachapani, and Jhunagach Chapani union areas. Residents prepare for potential evacuation as water levels continue their upward trajectory. Officials maintain constant surveillance of river conditions throughout the region.
