In Jamalpur low-lying areas are flooded, thousands of families are marooned

The water level of various rivers in Jamalpur is increasing due to the hill slopes, water coming down from the upstream and heavy rains. The low- lying areas of the district are getting flooded. Already, water has started rising on roads and residential houses at different places in four upazilas. Thousands of families of some unions have become marooned.

According to the sources of Water Development Board, in the last 24 hours, the water level of Jamuna river has increased by 68 cm at Bahadurabad ghat point of Dewanganj and is flowing 70 cm above the flood level.

On the other hand, the ground next to the bridge on the main road from Dewanganj to Kholabari has moved due to the flow of water. As a result, communication is lost. Besides, the regional road was broken in Katharbil area.

Jamalpur Water Development Board water gauge reade Abdul Mannan told Barta24.com that in the last 24 hours the water has risen by 68 cm and is flowing 70 cm above the danger level at Bahadurabad Point. The water may rise in the next two to three days.

According to local sources, Chinaduli, Noarpara, Kulkandi, Patrshi, Sapdhari, Belgacha and Chikajani of Islampur upazilla, Chukaibari, Bahadurabad of Dewanganj upazila and Ghosherpara, Adra, Mahmudpur, Nangla and Kulia union of Melandah upazila are getting flooded.

Jamalpur district Relief and Rehabilitation officer Alamgir Hossain said that all preparations have been made to deal with the flood situation.