Nilphamari, Aug. 13 -- The water level of the Teesta River has once again surged above the danger mark, triggering flooding in several low-lying areas of Nilphamari's Dimla upazila.

Due to heavy rainfall and landslides upstream, the river began rising on Tuesday night.

As of 6am Wednesday, water at the Dalia Teesta Barrage was recorded at 52.22 centimeters, surpassing the danger level of 52.15 centimeters by 7 centimeters, said Nurul Islam, water level gauge reader at the Dalia Water Development Board.

This marks the second time this month the river has crossed danger levels.

Earlier on August 3, Teesta had risen 5 centimeters above the danger mark at the same point.

Amitabh Chowdhury, executive engineer of the Water Development Boar...