Bangladesh, June 29 -- The Teesta River has started swelling again triggered by heavy rainfall and the onrush of the upstream water in Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat.

Teesta was flowing at 52.55cm, only 5 cm below the danger level, at Teesta Barrage Point in Hativandha Doani of the district on Wednesday noon, said Md Asfaudoula, executive engineer of Lalmonirhat Water Development Board.

Authorities have opened 44 gates of the barrage to cope with the water pressure.

About 5,000 people have been marooned on the banks of Saniajan and Teesta in five unions of Hatibandha.

Besides, the water level of Saniajan and Dharla has also increased, inundating the low lying areas along the banks of Saniajan River in Burimari, Srirampur, Baura, Ha...