Dhaka: Water levels at 69 river stations monitored by the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have shown an increase, while 45 stations have recorded a decrease. Among the 116 monitored river stations, water levels at five stations have remained steady, and four stations are currently flowing above the danger level, as stated in a bulletin issued by the FFWC today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Surma River at Kanaighat and the Kushiyara at Amalshid, Sheola, and Markuli, along with the Manu at Manu Railway Bridge and Moulvibazar, are flowing 84cm, 184cm, 46cm, 1cm, 27cm, and 67cm above the danger level, respectively. The water levels of the Surma and Kushiyara rivers in Sylhet district and the Manu River in Moulvibazar district are notably above the danger level. The bulletin also indicated that the water levels of the Surma, Kushiyara, Manu, and Khowai rivers in the Sylhet and Mymensingh divisions might continue to rise over the next 48 hours, potentially surpassing the danger level.
The Sarigowain, Jadukata, Dholai, and Someshwari rivers are also projected to exceed the danger level. During this period, flood conditions could worsen in the low-lying areas of Sylhet, Moulvibazar, and Habiganj districts, with a risk of flooding in the low-lying areas adjacent to these rivers in Sunamganj and Netrokona districts.
The bulletin further reported that the water levels of the Teesta, Dharla, and Dudhkumar rivers in the Rangpur Division are expected to rise over the next 48 hours, with the Teesta River potentially flowing near the warning level. In the Chattogram Division, the water levels of the Muhuri, Feni, Halda, Sangu, and Matamuhuri rivers may rise in the next 24 hours, remain stable on the second day, and decrease on the following day. During this period, the Muhuri, Feni, and Halda rivers might flow near the warning level.
The Brahmaputra and Jamuna rivers are currently rising but are still below the danger level. These rivers are expected to continue rising over the next four days while remaining below the danger level, with a decrease in water levels anticipated thereafter. Meanwhile, the Ganges River’s water level remains stable, and the Padma River’s water level is decreasing. Over the next five days, the Ganges’ water level is expected to remain stable, while the Padma’s water level may rise; however, both rivers are forecasted to flow below the danger level, according to the bulletin.