Floods triggered by onrush of upstream water and heavy rains have inundated low-lying areas in different upazilas of Kurigram district, leaving more than 2000 people marooned. Teesta River was flowing 20cm above danger level at Kaunia point of Kurigram on Thursday. As many as 2000 people in Gharial Danga and Vidyananda Unions of Rajarhat upazila in the district have been marooned as a result. Read: Red alert issued as Teesta flows 60 cm above danger level Besides, floodwater damaged Aman paddy and vegetables in the district. Putul Rani, a resident of Namavrat village said,” Despite having supplies in stock, I can’t cook anything as there is waist high water everywhere in my house.” “This is a terrible way to live,” she said. Read: Teesta flowing above danger level, all 44 barrage gates opened Hanif Ali of the same village said over the phone,” My entire home has been submerged.” “My family members have barely eaten since yesterday.  We need immediate help.” Rajarhat Upazila Nirbahi Officer Noor Tasnim said 10 metric tons of food assistance was provided to the flood affected people Thursday morning and more will follow.