Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The Teesta River has once again crossed the danger mark at the Dalia point in Rangpur, flooding low-lying areas along its banks following continuous heavy rainfall and gushing waters from the upstream.

As of 9:00 am on Sunday, the river was flowing at 52.16 metres, one centimetre above the danger level, according to the Water Development Board (WDB).

Officials said the water level has risen by 23 centimetres over the past 16 hours, reports UNB.

"In the early hours of Sunday, the water level rose rapidly and is now flowing above the danger mark," said Nurul Islam, a level reader at the Teesta Barrage. To manage the pressure, all 44 sluice gates of the barrage have been opened, he said.

Floodwaters have started pouring ...