The flood situation in Kurigram district deteriorated further as water levels in all the major rivers in the region are rising rapidly.

Abdullah Al Mamun, executive engineer of Kurigram Water Development Board, said that the River Dudhkumar was flowing 42 cm above its danger level while the River Dharla was flowing 22 cm above the red mark.

Besides, the water level of the River Teesta and River Brahmaputra is also increasing rapidly.

Due to the rise in the water level of all major rivers, the roads were submerged while flood water also entered houses, causing untold suffering to the dwellers, especially sanitation problems and creating a shortage of drinking water.

According to the local administration, they are preparing a list of flood-affected areas, and food assistance has already been provided to 800 families in the area.

The worsening flood situation might continue for 3-4 more days and then it might abate, said Abdullah.