The Teesta River at Dalia point may rise and the flood situation in the low-lying areas of Lalmonirhat and Nilphamari districts may deteriorate over 24 hours, said Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC).
According to FFWC, the Dharla river at Kurigram and the Dudhkumar river at Pateswari point may flow close to their respective danger levels, while the Surma river at Sunamganj point may cross its danger level for a short duration in 24 hours, it said.
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Besides, the Brahmaputra-Jamuna and the Padma rivers are on a rising trend, which may continue over 48 hours.
All the major rivers in the north-eastern region of the country, except for Surma, are in a falling trend which may continue over 24 hours.
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According to meteorological agencies, there is a chance of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the northern and adjoining upstream regions of the country in 24 hours. As a result, during this period, the upper Karatoya, the upper Atrai, the Punarbhaba, the Kulik and the Tangon rivers of this region may rise rapidly at times.
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