RAJSHAHI: Incessant rise of water level of the most rivers in the Ganges Basin caused by heavy downpour and onrush of water from upper catchment for the last couple of days further deteriorated the flood situation in the region.
Of the total 30 river points after monitored in Ganges Basin regularly, water levels increased at 18 stations, while decreased at nine stations and remained stable at three points at 9 am today aggravating the flood situation in the char (river bed) and other low-lying areas.
But the rivers were flowing below danger level at 23 points, while above danger mark at six points this morning.
Local office of Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) has recorded a rising trend of water levels in almost all points like Pankha, Rajshahi, Hardinge Bridge, Talbaria and Goalunda in the past 24 hours ending 9 am today, said Mukhlesur Rahman, Superintending Engineer of BWDB.
Water level of the Ganges River increased by five centimeters (CM) at Pankha in Chapainawabganj, four cm at Rajshahi, three cm at Hardinge Bridge and Talbaria points each while the level in the Padma River increased by one cm at Goalunda point.
But the Ganges River was flowing 159 cm and 166 cm below the danger level at Rajshahi and Pankha points respectively, he added.❑
