Local Correspondent , NILPHAMARI — Continuous rainfall combined with a sudden rush of water from upstream has driven the water level of the Teesta River close to the danger mark in Nilphamari district, raising fresh concerns for communities along its banks.
On Wednesday morning (July 22), officials recorded the water level of the Teesta River at 52.14 meters at the Dalia point in Dimla upazila at 9:00 AM, just one centimeter below the official danger threshold of 52.15 meters. The river had maintained the same level earlier at 6:00 AM.
Official Outlook and Reassurance
Despite the sharp rise, local authorities expect the water level to stabilize and recede quickly without posing an immediate flood threat to nearby areas.
“The water of the Teesta River rose in the morning and flowed just one centimeter below the danger line at 9:00 AM,” said Amitabha Chowdhury, Executive Engineer of the Dalia Water Development Board. “However, there is no major cause for alarm regarding further rise. We expect the water level to recede well below the danger threshold within two to three hours.”
Recurring Surges This Monsoon
This marks the third notable swell of the Teesta River during the current monsoon season. On June 23, the river crossed its danger mark for the first time this year, flowing one centimeter above the threshold before gradually subsiding.
A second surge followed on June 28, when water levels crested at 12 centimeters above the danger line at Dalia point.
That episode was also short-lived, with water levels dropping below the risk threshold within 12 hours. Water Board officials continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure timely updates for riverside residents.