Staff Reporter:

Low-lying areas of Sirajganj district have been flooded due to the rise in water level of the Jamuna River caused by onrush of water from upstream, triggering erosion in several points along the river area.
The water level at the Sirajganj point of the Jamuna River has risen by 42cm in the past 24 hours, according to the local office of the Water Development Board.
Nazmul Hossain, sub-divisional engineer (Headquarters) of the Water Development Board, said torrential rainfall and onrush of water from upstream have caused the river’s level to swell significantly in recent days.
As a result, low-lying areas along the river including Shahjadpur, Chowhali, Belkuchi, Kazipur, and Sirajganj Sadar upazilas have been inundated.
The situation is gradually worsening as more areas, particularly in the char (river island) regions of Shahjadpur and Sirajganj Sadar upazilas, are being flooded.

Besides, erosion takes a serious turn in different parts of the district including Bhatpiar area of Sirajganj Sadar, where homes and croplands are being devoured by the river.
Authorities say the Water Development Board is taking necessary steps to control the erosion.
Although the water level at the Sirajganj point of the Jamuna rose by 42cm but there is currently no threat of a major flood.
However, if the water continues to rise, more low-lying areas could be submerged in the coming days.