The flood situation in Kurigram district worsened further due to the swelling of major rivers caused by the onrush of water from upstream and incessant rainfall, rendering over 100,000 people marooned.
According to the local Water Development Board (WDB), the Dharla River was flowing 22cm above its danger level at Shetu point while the Brahmaputra River was flowing 22cm above its red mark at Chilmari point at 6am on Saturday.
Besides, Teesta river water also increased at many points due to continuous rains.
The low-lying areas and char areas of Kurigram Sadar, Ulipur, Phulbari, Nageshwari, Bhurungamari and Chilmari upazilas went under water while nearly 100 educational institutions have been closed due to flood.
River erosion at 30 points in the district has taken a serious turn and 20 educational institutions and many houses are facing erosion threats.
According to the Department of Agriculture Extension, 6,000 hectares of land have been inundated and 150 fish enclosures were washed away by the flood.
Besides, many roads were submerged in nine upazilas of the district, snapping road communication.
Many people have taken shelter in high places including roads and embankments as flood water entered their houses.
Thousands of people in flood-hit areas are suffering from a shortage of food and drinking water for the last couple of days.
