Water levels have risen at 59 river stations monitored by the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC), while 42 stations have seen a decrease. Out of 110 monitored stations, eight remained steady, with three rivers flowing above the danger level, according to an FFWC bulletin on Monday.
The Brahmaputra-Jamuna rivers are experiencing a rising trend expected to continue for the next 72 hours. The Ganges River remains steady, while the Padma River’s water levels are also rising and likely to persist for the next three days. In the Northeastern region, major rivers are generally falling, except for the Surma River.
Meteorological forecasts predict medium to heavy rainfall in the Northern, Northeastern, and adjacent upstream regions over the next 72 hours. Currently, the Surma River at Kanaighat and Sylhet stations is flowing above the danger levels by 12.75 mm and 10.80 mm, respectively, while the Kushiyara River is above the danger level by 15.40 mm.
The Surma River’s water level may rise briefly, but other major rivers in the Northeastern region are expected to decrease slowly over the next 24 hours. Consequently, the flood situation in Sylhet’s low-lying areas may gradually improve over the next 24 to 72 hours.
Significant rainfall has been recorded in various districts over the last 24 hours, with Sylhet receiving 214 mm, Lorergarh in Sunamganj 127 mm, Chattak in Sylhet 108 mm, Dakhinbagh in Moulvibazar 55 mm, Latu in Sylhet 175 mm, Jafflong in Sylhet 112 mm, Zakiganj in Sylhet 87 mm, and Sunamganj 53 mm. Heavy rainfall was also reported in Indian states Tripura, Assam, and Meghalaya.
