The water level of the Jamuna River has continued to rise for almost a week.
It may persist for 4 or 5 more days and cross the danger level, said Nazmul Hossain, sub-divisional engineer (Headquarters) of the Water Development Board.
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Due to the rise in the water level of the river, many low-lying areas of the 5 upazilas in the district along the banks of the river have already been submerged and new areas are being flooded, he added.
Shahjadpur, Kazipur and Sirajganj Sadar upazilas are particularly hard-hit and various crops in most of the lower areas have been submerged. Besides, erosion has also started in various parts of these upazilas.
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Meanwhile, locals affected by the erosion complained about the lack of initiatives by the local water development board.
However, denying the complaint, Engineer Nazmul Hossain said measures are being taken to prevent erosion, added Nazmul Hossain.