Kurigram, July 4 -- Flood fears are mounting in the northern border district of Kurigram as the water levels of major rivers continue to rise following days of heavy rainfall and upstream hill runoff.

The waters of the Brahmaputra, Dharla, Teesta and Dudhkumar rivers are flowing close to the danger level and severe riverbank erosion has been reported at 33 points in eight upazilas, according to the district administration.

To protect the erosion-hit and highly vulnerable areas from being washed away, authorities have estimated that 393,500 geo bags are urgently required.

According to the Kurigram district administration and the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), the rise in river waters and hill runoff has already partially inu...