Sirajganj, Sept. 19 -- The water level of the Jamuna River in Sirajganj has risen again due to heavy rainfall and onrush of upstream water, threatening further flooding.

In the last 24 hours, the river rose by 15 centimetres at Sirajganj point, now flowing 77 cm below the danger mark and by 15 cm at Kazipur point, flowing one metre below the danger level.

With the steady rise over the past week, water levels in internal rivers have also increased, inundating low-lying areas of Kazipur, Belkuchi, Shahjadpur, Chauhali, and Sirajganj Sadar upazilas. Croplands, including newly planted Aman paddy, have been submerged, raising concern among farmers.

"Continuous heavy rains and upstream flow have caused the unusual rise in Jamuna water. Sever...