, July 30 -- lying areas along Teesta River in Lalmonirhat district have been flooded due to rise of water level in the river amid heavy rains and onrush of upstream water.

The floodwater started to submerge roads, houses and courtyards in the low-lying areas since Wednesday morning, leaving local people in despair.

Local people said if the river water does not recede soon it will damage the seasonal vegetables and other crops on the fields.

Sunil Kumar, Executive Engineer of the Lalmonirhat Water Development Board, said, the Teesta River is now flowing 8 centimeters below the danger level.

He also expected that the river water would soon recede.

Officials of local administration visited the flood-affected areas and assured that reli...