Jamuna crosses danger level in Sirajganj

Jamuna's water levels crossed the danger threshold in Sirajganj early yesterday, deteriorating the flood situation. It may cross danger levels at every point in the district, after which water will recede according to water development board.

According to WDB, Sirajganj, the water level is 12.93 metres at the hard point of Sirajganj Sadar upazila, 3cm above the danger level. It increased by 9cm in the last 24 hours.

Simultaneously, water levels rose to 14.75 metres at Kazipur point of the river, just 5cm below danger level.

"Water level has been increasing rapidly over last few days and might cross danger levels at every point within a day. It will likely increase over the next two days before it starts receding," said Ranajit Kumar, sub-divisional engineer of WDB, Sirajganj.

Incessant rain in Asam causes water levels to rise and deteriorates flood situation in the district, he added.

Meanwhile, low laying areas and shoal areas of the district have already been flooded due to continuous increase in water levels from last Friday, sources said.

Around 1 lakh people in five upazilas of the district have been affected by the flood water in 50 shoal areas, said locals. 

However, Md Akhtaruzzaman, District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer (DRRO), said a total of 1,390 families in Chowhali and Kazipur upazilas have been marooned.

"We already have list of flood victims from two upazilas and asked for the list of other upazilas. We have sufficient stock of relief materials and will start support soon," he added.

"We are suffering over last couple of months and are worried it will enter our homes if it continues rising over next two or three days," Afsar Vuia, a resident of Bonnir Char area said.

Md Abdul Hakim, a resident of Dhubuli of Chowhali upazila, said he left his house a month back due to erosion. He now takes shelter at Chanduri area, but the water reaches there too.

Siraganj, DRRO said a total of 180 flood shelters have been prepared in five upazilas of the district, so there will be no problem if the situation deteriorates.