Lalmonirhat, July 22 -- The Teesta River was flowing just 1 centimetre below the danger level at the Dalia point on Wednesday morning following heavy upstream flow and persistent rainfall, raising fears of flooding as water began entering several low-lying areas of Lalmonirhat.

According to the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), the river's water level was recorded at 52.14 metres at the Dalia point at 9 am on Wednesday, against the danger level of 52.15 metres.

As the water level continued to rise, floodwater began entering low-lying areas in Lalmonirhat Sadar, Aditmari, Kaliganj, Hatibandha and Patgram upazilas.

To manage the situation the authorities have kept all necessary gates of the Teesta Barrage open.

Shamsul Haque, a...