18 Natore chars swamped as Padma continues to swell

A total of 18 chars in three unions of Lalpur upazila of Natore were submerged as Padma river continued to swell, causing immense sufferings to the residents of the areas, reports UNB.

Farmers in the affected areas are counting losses as their sugarcane field and crop land were inundated.

Ummul Banin Duti, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) said, three shelters were opened and the flood victims were asked to move there immediately.

The local administration said 500 flood-affected families in Lalpur union received 15 kilogramme rice each as relief.

The water level of Padma will continue to rise till 5 October, said ssistant engineer of Natore Water Development Board, AL Asad.

The flood situation in Lalpur upazila has been worsening for the last several days following the recent rise of Padma water level.