The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) reports that water levels in major rivers across the northeastern, eastern, and southeastern regions of the country are steadily decreasing, leading to an improvement in the flood situation, reports UNB.
According to the FFWC bulletin issued on Monday, the past 24 hours saw no significant rainfall in eastern districts such as Cumilla, Brahmanbaria, and Feni, which border the Indian state of Tripura. Consequently, the water levels in upstream rivers in these areas have continued to recede. This has contributed to the improving flood conditions in the low-lying areas of Feni and Cumilla districts.
In the districts of Moulvibazar and Habiganj, the water levels of rivers have dropped below the danger level, indicating further relief for the flood-affected regions.
Meteorological agencies have forecasted that heavy rainfall in the northeastern region and its surrounding uplands is unlikely in the next 48 hours. During this period, the water levels of the Manu, Khoai, and Dhalai rivers in Moulvibazar and Habiganj districts are expected to decrease further.
For the eastern part of the country, light to moderate rainfall is anticipated in the next 24 hours. The water level of the Gumti River in Cumilla district is likely to decrease, which would further improve the flood situation in adjacent low-lying areas. Similarly, the flood situation in Feni district's lower areas may improve within the next 24 hours, though it may remain stable in certain places.
In the southeastern region, moderate rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours. As a result, the water levels of major rivers such as the Sangu, Matamuhuri, Karnaphuli, and Halda in Chittagong district may fluctuate, with potential increases at times.
Meanwhile, in the northeastern part of the country, the water levels of the Brahmaputra-Jamuna and Surma-Kushiara rivers are receding. The water levels of the Ganga-Padma River remain stable, and the normal flow of the Teesta, Dharla, and Dudhkumar rivers in the northern region is expected to persist for the next 48 hours.
Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan
