The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) has reported fluctuating water levels at various river stations across Bangladesh. Out of 110 monitored stations, 39 observed a rise in water levels, while 67 recorded a decline, according to the latest bulletin issued today. Additionally, four stations remained steady, with water levels at all river stations currently flowing above the danger level.
The Brahmaputra-Jamuna rivers are experiencing a downward trend, which is expected to continue for the next 48 hours. The Ganges river remains steady, while the Padma river is also on a falling trend, projected to persist for the same duration. In the northeastern region, the Manu, Someswari, and Bhugai rivers are showing rising trends, while other major rivers in the area are stable and likely to remain so for the next 24 hours.
Significant rainfall has been recorded in various districts over the past 24 hours, ending at 9 am today. Sylhet received the highest rainfall at 135 mm, followed by Pateswari in Kurigram with 123 mm. Other notable rainfall measurements include 56 mm in Jariajanjail (Netrokona), 52 mm in Habiganj, 50 mm in Durgapur (Netrokona), 56 mm in Panchagarh, 52 mm in Mymensingh, and 47 mm in Kamalganj (Moulvibazar).
The bulletin also noted significant rainfall in several Indian states, including West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, and Meghalaya, which could impact water levels in Bangladesh.
