Erosion has occurred on the Jamuna River embankment in the Old Meghai area of Kazipur upazila, Sirajganj, causing a 70m section of the embankment to collapse.
However, the Water Development Board (WDB) has reported that the situation is now under control.
The erosion began on Saturday evening, and by Sunday morning, the embankment had been compromised, with 70m of it washed away into the river. Upon receiving the news, WDB officials arrived at the scene early Sunday morning and initiated geo-bag dumping to control the erosion.
Sirajganj Water Development Board Sub-Divisional Engineer Nazmul Hossain explained that the reduction in river water levels had exposed riverbanks and caused a strong current, which, despite the water level being significantly below flood danger levels, led to the erosion at the base of the embankment.
He further said that emergency measures, including geo-bags placement, were implemented quickly to halt erosion.
Members of the Bangladesh Army also participated in the repair work. They successfully brought the situation under control.
Nazmul expressed confidence that the erosion risk has been fully managed and that there is no further threat of damage.
