India has opened all 109 gates of the Farakka Barrage, heightening the risk of severe flooding in Bangladesh's northern regions. The move was prompted by worsening flood conditions in India’s Bihar and Jharkhand, according to a report by Indian news outlet News18 on Monday.

The opening of the barrage gates is expected to inundate several districts in Bangladesh, including Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Pabna, Sirajganj, Kushtia, Rajbari, and Manikganj, along with surrounding areas. India's Murshidabad district in West Bengal is also facing flood risks due to the released water.

News18 reported that the decision to open the gates was due to significant rainfall in Bihar and Jharkhand, leading to a rapid rise in water levels at the Farakka Barrage.

This development comes just days after India opened the sluice gates of the Dumbur Dam in Tripura, which triggered devastating floods in northeastern Bangladesh. The resulting deluge killed 20 people and affected more than 5 million.

In response to the recent flooding, Mohammad Nahid Islam, an adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, accused India of "non-cooperation" and criticized New Delhi for releasing water from the Tripura dam without prior warning.

As tensions rise between the two neighboring countries, concerns are mounting over the planned construction of the Tipaimukh Dam on the shared Barak River, which could further strain relations.