Water levels in 84 river stations monitored by the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have risen, while 21 stations recorded a fall. Of the 110 monitored stations, four have steady water levels, and six are above the danger level, according to an FFWC bulletin released on Monday.
The Teesta River at Kaunia station is 5cm above the danger level. In Kanaighat, the Surma is 30cm above, the Kushiyara at Markuli is 3cm above, the Jadukata at Lorergarh is 96cm above, and the Someshwari at Kalmakanda is 14cm above the danger level.
The Brahmaputra-Jamuna rivers are rising and are expected to continue doing so for the next 72 hours. The Ganges-Padma rivers are stable and are likely to remain so for the next 24 hours. Major rivers in the northeastern region are also rising, except for the Kushiyara.
Meteorological forecasts predict heavy to very heavy rainfall in the northern, northeastern, and adjoining upstream parts of the country in the next 48 hours. This could cause a rapid rise in water levels in these regions, potentially leading to floods in low-lying areas.
Specifically, the water levels of the Teesta, Dharla, and Dudhkumar rivers in the northern region may exceed danger levels within 48 hours. The Brahmaputra’s water level may also rise and exceed danger levels at certain points within 72 hours. The flood situation in low-lying areas of Sylhet, Sunamganj, and Netrokona districts may worsen over the next 24 hours.
Significant rainfall was recorded at various stations in the last 24 hours, with Lorergarh (Sunamganj) receiving 237mm, Lama (Bandarban) 160mm, and Netrokona 115mm, among others. Additionally, substantial rainfall was recorded in parts of India, including West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
