Local Correspondent , Nilphamari — Driven by intense rainfall and a heavy onrush of water from upstream India, the Teesta River has surged rapidly in northern Bangladesh, flowing just 5 centimeters below the danger line at the Dalia point in Nilphamari.
To manage the rising water pressure and mitigate potential flooding, local authorities have opened all 44 sluice gates of the Teesta Barrage.
According to the Water Development Board (WDB) officials at the Dalia division, the water level at the country’s largest irrigation project was recorded at 52.10 meters as of 9:00 AM on Monday—barely shy of the designated 52.15-meter threshold.
Gauge reader Nurul Islam confirmed that water levels had reached the same elevated mark earlier at 6:00 AM, signaling sustained high pressure on the river’s path.
Addressing the situation, Amitabh Chowdhury, Executive Engineer of the WDB Dalia Division, stated that the river’s water level is continuing to rise and could climb further in the coming hours.
He added that all 44 gates of the barrage have been kept operational to discharge excess water safely and maintain control over the situation.
The Teesta River basin routinely faces severe flood risks during the monsoon season due to excessive rainfall and sudden releases from upstream regions.
Low-lying communities and char areas along the banks in Dimla upazila and surrounding areas remain on high alert as local authorities keep a close watch on the river’s trajectory.