BSS-53 Water levels of Padma, Gorai rivers rising in Kushtia

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Water levels of Padma, Gorai rivers rising in Kushtia

KUSHTIA, July 14, 2019 (BSS) – Water levels of Padma and Gorai rivers at
Kushtia point are rising and there is a little possibility of flood in the
district, according to Water Development Board (WDB).

Executive Engineer of WDB Pijush Kundu said, “Water level of Padma at
Kushtia point has increased by five centimeters in the past four days.
Although the Padma river is in rising trend, we are predicting that flood
would not affect in the district.”

Officials of Water Development Board have remained alert to deal with
emergency situation of flood.

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