Severe riverbank erosion at the 2nd (Mohipur) Teesta Bridge in Gangachara, Rangpur, has caused significant breaches in the protective embankment and subsequent subsidence on the bridge's approach road. The erosion has damaged approximately 100 meters of embankment and created deep holes, leading to multiple points of road collapse. This situation poses a critical threat to the structure, regional connectivity for over 30,000 daily commuters, and leaves 1,200 families in Lakshmitari union at risk.
Flood category
Flash Flood
River
Teesta
Trigger / cause
Strong water current, ineffective embankment protection, heavy rain, and poor drainage
| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 1 · district | রংপুর জেলা |