Chilmari, August 13 (V7N) — Water levels in the Brahmaputra River at Chilmari have started rising due to continuous rainfall and upstream flow, raising concerns for low-lying riverbank areas, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre of the Water Development Board (BWDB).
 
In its latest bulletin on Wednesday evening, BWDB reported 63 mm of rainfall over the past 24 hours at the Chilmari point. As of 6 PM, the Brahmaputra River was flowing 102 cm below the danger level. However, water levels are expected to continue rising for the next three days, though they are not projected to exceed the danger mark.
 
Local residents in vulnerable areas including Putimari Kajlonga, Razarvita in Thanahat Union, Jorgachha, Patrakhata, and Teli Para in Ramna Union, as well as Bailmandiar Khata in Chilmari Union and South & North Khauria in Nayarhat Union, fear flooding if the trend continues.
 
Aminul Islam from Jorgachha said, “At the rate water is rising, roads will likely be submerged within a day or two. If flooding occurs, we are always the first to suffer.”
 
Mahafuzar Rahman from Nayarhat Union expressed additional concern, citing ongoing river erosion. “Our area is already affected by erosion. If water levels keep rising, floodwaters will make our lives even more difficult,” he said.
 
Executive Engineer of BWDB Kurigram, Md. Rakibul Hasan, confirmed that while the Brahmaputra may approach the danger level in the coming days, current forecasts do not indicate it will cross that threshold.
 
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and urging residents in low-lying areas to remain alert.
 
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