Brahmmaputra
Flood situation worsens in Faridpur, Kurigram
The flood situation in Faridpur and Kurigram has worsened with the rise of water in Padma, Dharla and Brahmmaputra rivers, leaving over 300,000 people marooned.
In Kurigram, the Brahmmaputra River is flowing 91cm and 81cm above the danger level at Chilmari and Nunkhawa points. The Dharla River is flowing 62cm above its danger mark at Bridge point.
This has led to flooding of many new areas in Chilmari upazila, causing immense sufferings to the people.
Meanwhile, 475 villages under 56 unions of the district have been affected by flood water, rendering 300,000 people marooned.
Some 50,000 people have taken shelter on roads, flood control embankment and shelter centres in the district.
4 years ago