Deputy Minister for Water Resources AKM Enamul Haque Shamim yesterday said the government has taken measures to prevent river erosion and water logging across the country.

He was talking to journalists while visiting various proposed projects in Matlab Uttar upazila of the district, a press release said today.

The minister said about 65 disaster-prone regions has been identified in the country ahead of the upcoming monsoon season.

A total of 22 erosion-hit areas have been visited so far, he said, adding the number of concerned officials have been increased in those areas which are prone to river erosion.

Lawmaker Nurul Amin Ruhul and senior officials of the Water Development Board were present during the visit.