Teesta River water nears danger mark across 5 districts in northern Bangladesh

Heavy upstream rainfall in India has caused water levels in the Teesta, Dharla, and Dudhkumar rivers to rise. As of July 22, the Teesta water level at Dalia point reached 1 cm below the danger mark. Floodwaters have entered low-lying areas in Lalmonirhat's Hatibandha, Aditmari, and Sadar upazilas, with 5 districts—Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Rangpur, Gaibandha, and Kurigram—at continued risk of inundation.