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Rising Teesta River Sparks Flood Fears in Northern Bangladesh

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1Nojor Desk
  • 12 Jul 25
  • 08:25 AM

Water levels in the Teesta River are rapidly increasing due to upstream hill runoff from India, raising flood concerns in northern Bangladesh. As of Friday morning, the water is flowing 23 cm below the danger level at Dalia Point. Authorities have opened 44 sluice gates at Teesta Barrage to manage the flow. Residents in char areas and riverbanks remain on high alert, especially in Lalmonirhat, Rangpur, Nilphamari, and Kurigram. Officials have initiated precautionary measures in anticipation of potential flooding.

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Amar Desh 12 Jul 25

Teesta River Water Rising Due to Hill Downpours in India, Flood Concerns Grow

The water level in the Teesta River is rapidly rising due to upstream hill downpours coming from India. The river began swelling on Thursday night, and as of 6 a.m. Friday, the water at the Dalia Point is flowing 23 centimeters below the danger level. This has caused panic among residents of 89 river-adjacent char (island-like sandbars) areas.

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