Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Heavy rainfall over the past few days combined with upstream hill runoff has once again caused the Teesta River's water level to rise above the danger mark, sparking fears of flooding among riverbank residents in northern region.
According to the Water Development Board (WDB), as of 12pm on Sunday, the water at the Teesta Barrage's Dalia point was flowing 5 centimeters above the danger level.
Earlier in the morning at 6am, the water level was recorded at 52.17 meters-just 2 centimeters below the danger line. By 9am, it reached the danger mark, and by noon, it had crossed it.
Earlier, on July 29, the water level also rose to a similar point, prompting authorities to open all 44 sluice gates of the Teesta Barrage to releas...