Dhaka: Water levels at 73 river stations monitored by the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have risen, while 43 stations have recorded a fall. Among the 119 monitored river stations, water levels at three stations have remained steady, with all rivers flowing below the danger level, a bulletin issued by the FFWC said today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the bulletin highlighted that the water levels of all major rivers are currently below the danger level. Notably, water levels in the Kangsha, Sarigowain, Jinjiram, and Someshwari rivers in the Sylhet and Mymensingh divisions are on the rise. Conversely, the Bhugai, Manu, Jadukata, and Khowai rivers are stable and flowing below the danger level. The FFWC anticipates moderately-heavy to heavy rainfall in this basin over the next two days, with moderate to moderately heavy rainfall expected on the third day. Consequently, the water levels of these rivers may continue to rise over the next two days and remain steady on the third day. The Sarigowain River in Sylhet district, the Jadukata River in Sunamganj district, and the Someshwari River in Netrokona district may flow close to the danger level within the next 24 hours.
The bulletin also reports that the Teesta, Dharla, and Dudhkumar rivers are currently stable. However, over the next three days, their water levels may rise, with the Teesta River potentially flowing close to the danger level within the next 72 hours, due to anticipated moderately-heavy to heavy rainfall in this basin.
Furthermore, the Brahmaputra-Jamuna rivers are experiencing rising water levels, which may continue over the next five days, though they are expected to remain below the danger level. Meanwhile, the Surma-Kushiyara River is seeing a fall in water levels. The Surma River’s water level may decrease over the next two days and remain stable on the third day, while the Kushiyara River’s water level is expected to continue falling over the next three days, both remaining below the danger level.
Lastly, the water levels of the Ganges-Padma Rivers are rising and may continue to rise over the next five days, yet they are expected to stay below the danger level.