Dhaka, Jul 10 (V7N)- Continuous heavy rainfall across Bangladesh, coupled with runoff from upstream India, has pushed the water levels of at least five major rivers above the danger mark at several monitoring stations, raising fresh concerns over flooding in multiple districts.

According to a special bulletin issued by the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) based on data recorded until 9:00 am on Friday, the following rivers are currently flowing above the danger level:

  • Sangu River: 95 centimeters above the danger level at Bandarban and 23 centimeters above the danger level at Dohazari in Chattogram.

  • Matamuhuri River: 47 centimeters above the danger level at Lama in Bandarban and 32 centimeters above the danger level at Chiringa (Chakaria) in Cox's Bazar.

  • Manu River: 35 centimeters above the danger level at the Manu Railway Bridge station and 80 centimeters above the danger level at Moulvibazar Sadar.

  • Kushiara River: 18 centimeters above the danger level at Markuli in Sunamganj and 10 centimeters above the danger level at Fenchuganj in Sylhet.

  • Khowai River: 60 centimeters above the danger level at Balla in Habiganj.

The FFWC also reported that several other rivers are nearing the danger level or are at warning-stage water levels, including:

  • Teesta River at Dalia (Nilphamari), Kaunia (Lalmonirhat) and Tarapur (Gaibandha).

  • Surma River at Kanaighat (Sylhet) and Chhatak (Sunamganj).

  • Kushiara River at Sherpur (Moulvibazar).

  • Someshwari River at Kalmakanda (Netrokona).

  • Choto Feni River at Companiganj (Noakhali).

According to the flood forecast, the flood situation in the low-lying areas of Bandarban, Chattogram and Cox's Bazar is expected to improve gradually over the next 24 to 48 hours.

However, the agency warned that short-duration flash floods may occur in low-lying areas of Feni, Khagrachhari, Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrokona, Sherpur and Mymensingh districts.

The FFWC also forecast the possibility of temporary flooding in downstream areas of the Teesta River basin, particularly in Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari and Rangpur, as water levels continue to rise.

Authorities have advised residents in flood-prone and low-lying areas to remain alert and follow official warnings as heavy rainfall continues across much of the country.

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