The flood situation in several northern districts worsened on Wednesday as more areas were inundated affecting over 125,000 people.
Incessant downpour over the past few days and onrush of water from upstream triggered the flood. The flood victims are now facing an acute shortage of food and potable water.
In the last three days, due to erosion by Teesta and Dharla rivers in Lalmonirhat over 100,000 people of some 80 villages in five upazilas were marooned in three-five feet high flood water, reports our correspondent.
Lalmonirhat DC Habibur Rahman said he was collecting information about the magnitude of flood.
In Kurigram, over 25,000 people were affected as water-level of 16 rivers including Dharla, Teesta, Dudhkumar and Brahmaputra swelled, according to our correspondent. Over 100 families were affected as flood protection dyke collapsed.
Locals are yet to receive any relief although shortage of food and drinkable water turned acute.
Kurigram Deputy Commissioner ABM Azad said he had sent a letter to the ministry concerned seeking necessary help for the people.