Water levels in the Teesta River continue to rise due to hill runoff from India, causing concern among residents along the riverbanks in Lalmonirhat. Farmers in the Aditmari area said that whenever floods occur in India, large volumes of water are released through the Gajoldoba Barrage into Bangladesh, creating anxiety for thousands of people living in the Teesta basin.

Local farmers expressed frustration over unfulfilled promises regarding the Teesta Master Plan, saying that despite assurances before elections, implementation has not progressed. Officials from the Water Development Board (WDB) reported that water levels at the Dalia Barrage point were flowing 15 centimeters below the danger mark at noon on Sunday, though fluctuations continue.

According to WDB engineers, 44 gates of the barrage have been opened to control water flow, and the situation is being closely monitored. Authorities warned that within the next 72 hours, the Teesta’s water level could rise above the danger mark, potentially causing short-term flooding in low-lying areas near the river.