Lalmonirhat, Oct. 5 -- The Teesta River is currently flowing 27 centimeters above the danger level at Dalia point, sparking fears of fresh flooding in low-lying areas of Lalmonirhat, officials said on Sunday.

The surge follows three days of continuous heavy rainfall and hill runoff from upstream regions.

The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre has warned that water levels may rise further overnight.

Nurul Islam, in-charge of the Dalia Barrage Point under the Water Development Board, confirmed the alarming water level on Sunday evening and said a red alert has been issued.

Sunil Kumar, executive engineer of the Lalmonirhat Water Development Board, said, the Teesta is rising due to intense upstream rainfall and hill erosion.

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