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The Teesta River's water level in Lalmonirhat has surpassed the danger mark, following a significant surge of upstream hill runoff over the past few days. The river was flowing one centimeter above the danger mark at the Teesta Barrage point in Hatibandha upazila as of 3:00 pm yesterday, according to the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB).

Shunil Kumar, executive engineer of Lalmonirhat BWDB, explained that while there has been no significant rainfall in the immediate region, upstream hill torrents from India caused the rapid rise in the river level. All 44 gates of the Teesta Barrage were opened to manage the influx. Kumar warned that if the upstream surge continues, the flood situation in the Teesta basin could deteriorate.

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If the upstream surge continues, the flood situation in the Teesta basin may worsen.

Consequently, char lands and low-lying areas adjacent to the river have already been inundated. Reports indicate damage to extensive Aman seedbeds and Boro paddy fields in the affected regions. Mashiur Rahman, chairman of Dawabari Union Parishad in Hatibandha upazila, confirmed that paddy fields are submerged in many places and advised residents of vulnerable areas to relocate to safer grounds. Local farmer Mohibur Rahman managed to harvest his Boro paddy just before rising waters submerged his cropland.

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In many places, paddy fields have already been submerged. Residents of vulnerable areas have been advised to move to safer places.