Tripura: Villagers of Belonia expressed concern about Bangladesh's bank about the possibility of flood

Agartala, April 20 (IANS). Villagers living on the Indo-Bangladesh border in the subdivision of Belonia’s district of the district of the district of the district of the district of South Tripura expressed serious concerns about the alleged newly built wall allegedly built in the direction of Bangladesh near the international border. This structure created new concerns of flooding during the monsoon. According to locals, the embankment built near the border schools can disrupt the natural flow of the Muhuri River, which flows from Tripura to Bangladesh. He claimed that this construction not only violates international border criteria, but also a direct threat to their towns, which faced major flooding last year. In the last monsoon, the border towns – Bolmukha, IC Nagar, NC Nagar, Sukanta Nagar and surrounding areas were completely immersed, as the shore on the Indian side was severely damaged during the most serious floods in recent decades. A resident said: “If the water ceases to flow due to this new embankment, even slight rain can give rise to the flood disaster.” Let me tell you that this is not the first time such problems have come to light. The Tripura District Administration objected to the erection of a similar embankment on the border in Kailashahar under the Unakoti district by Bangladesh, as it would probably increase the local flooding. Residents and local leaders are calling on Indian officials to discuss the issue and ensure infrastructure on the Indian side to protect the life and property before the rain of the monsoon. -Ians Sch/CBT Share this story Tags