BANGLADESH

Low-lying areas in Sirajganj flooded

Rising water level in Jamuna

The water level of Jamuna river in Sirajganj continued to rise today Saturday 15 July due to heavy rains, an onrush of waters from upstream.

The low-lying areas of five upazilas along the Jamuna bank have been flooded already and new areas are being flooded.

Ranjit Kumar Sarkar, sub-divisional engineer (headquarters) of the local Water Development Board (WDB) said the water level in the Jamuna River has increased by 40cm and is now flowing just 22cm below the danger level in the last 24 hours.

He said, “kaun, jute, sesame, and various crops have been submerged. Flooding is expected as the water continues to rise.The district administration has opened flood control rooms.”

Ranjit added that low-lying areas along the Jamuna River in Shahjadpur, Chauhali, Belkuchi, Kazipur and Sirajganj Sadar upazilas have been flooded.

About 200 metres of solid spur and Jamuna riverbank conservation dam in Kazipur have already been submerged in the river. Erosion starts at different places of Sirajganj Sadar upazila, including Shahzadpur, Chauhali, Kazipur, especially on the banks of Jamuna.

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