The stream-flow of major rivers in the greater Barisal was above the danger level due to the spate caused by incessant downpour and the full moon induced high tide.
Resulting in residents of the area having to live with great uncertainty and apprehension that any untoward incident may occur at any time.
Earlier, the increased upsurge was damaging homesteads and properties of the people living in the low-laying areas of the region.
Superintending Engineer of Barisal Water Development Board Asadul Islam said the upstream flow increased alarmingly high levels in the most of the rivers there, because of which some flood prevention embankments collapsed.
The water level of river is measured by gauge-reader. About 18 out of 21 gauge-readers of hydrology department of BWDB yesterday reported that water of major rivers, including the Meghna, Arial Kha, Tentulia and Kitankhola as well as those tributaries was flowing equal or above the danger-levels, the engineer continued.
Gauge Reader Shahidul Islam of Barisal Sadar said the Arial Kha and Kirtankhola Rivers’ water flow is close to danger level at different points. Gauge Reader Badiuzzaman of Bamna under Barguna said the Biskhali River flow was 10 centimetre above than the danger level. Gauge Reader Abul Kalam from Amtali of Barguna said Burishwar River floating 17 centimetre above the danger level.
Gauge Reader Mahtabuddin from Barguna Sadar told that the Khakdon River flow was 54 centimetre high. Gauge Reader Sirajul Islam from Bhola said the Meghna River flow was recorded at 58 centimetre above while the Tentulia River flow was a little bit more than the danger level.
The officials concerned to the local WDB said the aforesaid data sent to the flood forecasting and warning centre of the head office in the capital.
Barisal Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Chittaranjan Adhikari said different areas of Sadar, Hizla, Muladi, Mehendiganj, Gournadi, Agoiljhara and Bakeganj upazilas of the district are vulnerable to flash flood.
Barisal City Corporation Mayor Ahsan Habib Kamal said he directed his all officials to be prepared to save people from the sufferings that may caused by downpours or flash floods.