The height of tidal water has started increasing in Jhalkathi due to the impact of Cyclone Rimal. According to the local residents, the water of Sugandha and Bishkhali rivers has increased by two to three feet compared to normal time.
On Saturday (May 25) on the surface, it can be seen in different parts of the district, the water in the river is rising and touching the embankment.
Jhalkathir College Kheyaghat trawler driver. Rubel said that the tide is much higher today than usual. Many low-lying areas have already been submerged.
Shahidul Islam, a resident of Sarai area, said, “When we hear about the cyclone, we are afraid. I heard the name of Rimal and now I see that the water level of the river is also increasing. The way the water has started to rise and if it rises one and a half to two feet then the water will start entering the houses.
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AKM Niloy Pasha, Water Executive Engineer of Jhalkathi Water Development Board, said that due to the effect of full moon tide and Cyclone Rimal, the water level has increased slightly. But so far the limit has not been crossed.
Jhalkathi District Commissioner Farha Gul Nijhum said that 885 shelters and 62 cyclone shelters have been prepared in the district for shelter during cyclones. 37 medical teams, 8 rescue teams of fire service are ready.
Apart from this, 13 lakh 75 thousand taka in cash and 400 tons of rice are stored for emergency distribution.
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