<div style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 1rem;">The overall flood situation in Kurigram has started to improve thanks to the receding water level in most rivers of the district.</span><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Except Dudhkumar river, all the rivers in Kurigram including Teesta, Brahmaputra and Dharla are now flowing below the danger level.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, there is shortage of dry food and clean water as people have been stranded for 4-5 days due to flood water. There is also a shortage of cattle fodder and fuel. People are deprived of sanitation facilities due to the flood as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">According to the district relief and rehabilitation office,185 villages of 45 unions under the district have been affected by the ongoing flood. As many as 62,880 people have become victims of river erosion and floods.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Additionally, five educational institutions were completely damaged and two were partially damaged.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Saidul Arif said 650 metric tonnes of rice and Tk 10 lakh in cash have been allocated for the flood victims. Of these, 275 metric tonnes of rice and Tk 9 lakh have been disbursed already.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“In addition, 361 temporary and 18 permanent shelters are ready for the flood affected people. We have 275 shallow boats ready, including four rescue boats, to rescue the flood victims. We are ready to deal with any kind of emergency,” he added. UNB</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">bnbd24/kh</div>