Dhaka, Sept. 18 -- Erosion has been reported at the Teesta Bridge Protection Dam in Mahipur, Gangachara Upazila of Rangpur. Over the past few days, the water level of the Teesta River has risen and is now flowing close to the danger level. As a result, erosion has occurred in several areas along the river.
At 9:00 AM on Wednesday, the water level of the Teesta at Dalia Point was recorded just below the danger level-52.15 meters (MSL), only 7.0 cm below the threshold. This elevated water level has contributed to erosion in various parts of GangacharaUpazila.
Due to the strong current, significant erosion has occurred at the head of the bridge protection dam on the west side of the northern end of the Teesta Bridge in Mahipur. Blocks in the...