Ferry ghat submerged due to heavy rains in haor

Dhaka, May 28 -- Sr. Staff Reporter, Kishoreganj :

Due to continuous rains and hilly terrains coming down from upstream, the water level of various rivers in Kishoreganj is rising rapidly. As the water level of various rivers including Ghorautra and Dhanu in the district is rising, all the navigable roads of Balikhola, Mithamoin, Chittata, Itna, Bajitpur and Ashtagram in Karimganj upazila, known as the gateway to the haor, have already been submerged. Due to the submerged roads, 5 ferry services of the Roads and Townships Department have been closed.

Due to the rising water level, the roads connecting the haor with Balikhola and Chittaghat ferry stations in Karimganj upazila, Shantipur ferry station in Mithamoin upazila, and Boribari and ...