flood situation improves in Lalmonirhat
Erosion takes serious turn in Lalmonirhat as flood water recedes
As water started to recede, erosion on the left bank of the Teesta River in Lalmonirhat upazila has taken a serious turn.
Strong current is devouring houses and farmlands as the water level of the river has been receding for the last two days.
Locals are passing days in panic.
Though, the Teesta water was flowing above the danger level for four days, the water level has started to recede from Monday and now flowing below the danger level.
The water level of the river at the Dalia Point of Hatibandha upazia has been marked 52.5cm which is 2cm lower than normal flow, said Rabiul Islam, executive engineer of Teesta Barrage Project of Dalia.
From Monday morning, the flood situation started to improve in the district.
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