Flood fears in five districts over next 72 hours

Flood fears in five districts over next 72 hours

Short-term flooding is likely in five northern districts of the country over the next 72 hours. The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre has warned that low-lying areas along rivers in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Sherpur, Mymensingh and Netrokona may be temporarily inundated.

According to the flood situation and forecast for Sunday (August 2), water levels in the Teesta and Dhudhkumar rivers may cross danger marks at some points over the next three days. This could lead to short-term flooding in Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Rangpur, Kurigram and Gaibandha districts.

Water levels in the Dharla River may also touch warning levels at some points, potentially causing temporary flooding in low-lying areas along the river in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram.

Meanwhile, low-lying areas in the Surma-Kushiyara basin in Sylhet and Sunamganj, and in the Someshwari-Bhugai-Kangsha basin in Sherpur, Mymensingh and Netrokona, are also at risk of flooding. Currently, only the Kushiyara River is flowing above danger level at the Fenchuganj station in Sylhet.

According to meteorological agencies, moderate to heavy rainfall, with very heavy falls at some places, is likely in Sylhet and Rangpur divisions and their upstream areas over the next two days. On the third day, heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for Rangpur division and upstream areas.

As a result, water levels in rivers in the north-eastern and northern regions may rise rapidly. Water levels in the Surma and Kushiyara rivers have risen over the last 24 hours and may continue to rise over the next three days. During this period, river water may touch warning levels at several points in Sylhet and Sunamganj, causing temporary flooding in adjacent low-lying areas. However, the flood situation in Sylhet along the Kushiyara River is expected to remain fairly stable.

According to data, water levels in the Brahmaputra River have risen, while the Jamuna has remained stable over the last 24 hours. Water levels in both rivers may rise over the next five days but are expected to remain below danger marks. Additionally, the Ganges water level has dropped slightly, while the Padma has remained stable. Padma may remain stable for the next three days before rising over the following two days, though it is unlikely to cross danger levels.