Floods may hit 4 districts in 24 hrs

Due to heavy rainfall, some low-lying areas and Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Rangpur and Kurigram districts may get inundated.

Flood Forecasting and Warning Center of Water Development Board said this on Friday (September 27).

Mentioning the current condition of the rivers, executive engineer Sardar Udar Rahman said the waters of all the major rivers of the country are flowing under the danger level now.

However, the water level of Teesta and Dharla rivers in Rangpur division is increasing. On the other hand, the water level of Dudhkumar River is stable and flowing below the danger level.

According to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre, there is a trend of heavy rainfall in Rangpur division and adjacent upstream for the next 24 hours. Due to that, the water level of Teesta, Dharla and Dudhkumar rivers may increase rapidly in the next 24 hours.