BSS, jamalpur
With the rise of water level in the river Jamuna, flood situation in jamalpur district slightly deteriorated on Monday, reports BSS.
The flash flood inundated low lying areas in nine unions of three upazilas in the district affecting about 800 families.
The affected unions are Kulkandi, Belgachha, Chinaduli, Sapdhari and Noarpara in Islampur upazila, Chikajani and Chukaibari in Dewanganj and Satpoa and Pinga in Sarishabari upazila.
Water Development Office sources said during the last 24 hours water level in the river Jamuna rose 3 cm and was flowing 17 cm above the red mark at Bahadurabadghat point till 3 pm.
District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer MdNayeb Ali said river erosion devoured 41 houses in Chikajani union of Dewanganj upazila and 8 houses in Chinaduli union and 6 in Belgachha union of Islampur upazila.
13 tonnes of rice and Tk seven lakh were allotted for flood victims.
Islampur Upazila Nirbahi Officer Golam Morshed said people who lost homes in the river bed will get all assistance.
