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Sylhet, Sunamganj flood situation may remain unchanged

UNB . Dhaka
20 Jun 2024 16:11:18 | Update: 20 Jun 2024 16:11:18
Sylhet, Sunamganj flood situation may remain unchanged
Commuters wade through a flooded street in Sylhet on June 20, 2024 — AFP Photo

The flood situation in some low-lying areas of Netrokona district and Sylhet, Sunamganj districts in the north-eastern part of the country may remain unchanged in 24 hours commencing 9am on Thursday.

The flood situation in Moulvibazar and Habiganj districts along the low-lying areas of Manu-Khwai River may improve, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC).

Except for the Surma, major rivers in the North-eastern region of the country are in rising trend which may continue in the next 24 hours.

The Brahmaputra and Jamuna rivers are in rising trend and may continuously rise for the next 72 hours with a chance of reaching the Warning Level at some points.

Besides, the Padma River is in a rising trend, which may continue in the next 48 hours, it said.

The water level of Dudhkumar, Teesta and Dharla rivers in the northern part of the country may rise and flash floods may hit some low-lying areas of Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Rangpur districts.

River Teesta may cross danger level at Dalia Point in next 24 hours for a short period of time.

According to the information from meteorological organisations, medium to heavy rainfall is expected over the northern and adjoining upstream region and heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over the north-eastern, northern and adjoining upstream parts of the country in 24 to 48 hours, it added.

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