The government is fully prepared tackle possible flood as rains swell rivers across the country, says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
"We have our preparations everywhere, we can face any kind of exigency," UNB quoted her saying on Saturday (Jul 13). "But we must remain alert so that flood cannot harm people."
Her statement came during an event at her offices marking the signing of the Annual Performance Agreement (APA) of the ministries and subordinate bodies, on Saturday, says the report by the news agency. 
Hasina said the floodwater in hilly or haor areas or upper parts of the country will gradually come down to the low-lying areas.
"At the end of August, possibly on 17, 18, and 19, the water will come down slowly to the middle and the lower parts of the country, causing massive flooding," she was quoted saying.
According to the prime minister, this is how floods naturally occur. However, floods also come bearing some blessings, she said.
"It helps improve the fertility of land naturally and recharge groundwater."
Hasina mentioned that the country sees good food production after every flood, according to the UNB report.
"But we must be careful so the flood does not harm people," she said. "We are very much aware of that."
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