Worsening flood situation

The flood situation in northern and northeastern areas of the country has worsened further due to the onrush of upstream water in the Teesta, Brahmaputra, Dharla, and Surma rivers. Thousands of people in those areas are marooned and many of them were forced to leave their homes.

The rise of water level of the major rivers deteriorated the flood situation in Kurigram, Bogra, Lalmonirhat and Sunamganj. In some areas, river erosions have taken a serious turn, forcing people to move their valuables to other places.

Many people are spending sleepless nights at makeshift camps built on the embankments. Many said their houses were washed away as rivers were devouring new areas. The government should immediately send sufficient relief to the affected people. Strong dams should be built in those areas to prevent flooding.

Dina Habib

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