Water levels in the Jamuna River continue to rise in Sirajganj due to downhill torrents and heavy rainfall. As a result, several low-lying areas and crop fields along the banks of the Jamuna were submerged. Over the past 24 hours, the water level in the Jamuna has risen by 16cm - although currently flowing 1.22 meters below the danger level. According to the local Water Development Board, the steady rise in water levels is caused by the ongoing hill torrents and repeated rainfall. Crops such as transplanted aman paddy, black gram (kalai), and peanuts have already been affected. Additionally, early winter vegetables and chili fields have also been flooded. Flood in northeastern districts claims 10 lives, affects 2.38 lakh people: Ministry Residents along the Jamuna River are concerned about potential flooding due to the unusual water rise. However, Nazmul Hossain, the Sub-Divisional Engineer (Headquarters) of the local Water Development Board, said that although the water levels may continue to increase for another couple of days, there is no immediate threat of flooding.

After a rise over the last two days, the water level of the Surma and Kushiyara rivers started falling again in Sylhet and Sunamganj on Friday. According to the Water Development Board, the water level of Surma River has gone down by 10 cm at Kanaighat Point and 4 cm at Sylhet Point at 12pm today. However, the water level of the Kushiyara River is stable. Meanwhile, it drizzled in Sylhet on Friday as well. However, there is no possibility of water rise in these rivers due to this light rain, said AKM Niloy Pasha, deputy assistant engineer of Sylhet Water Development Board. Read: Major rivers swell again in northeastern region Besides, rains are likely over this region for three more days, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Asif Ahmed, executive engineer of the Sylhet Water Development Board, said that there was no possibility of fresh flood due to this rain as the Flood Forecasting & Warning Centre reported. In Sunamganj, the water level of Surma River has receded by 13 cm at Sadar municipality on Friday morning. This district recorded 21 mm of rain in the last 24 hours. Road communication in four upazilas is still cut off as the floodwaters have not receded completely. In Sunamganj municipal town, Kazir Point, Bilpara, Nabinagar, West Natunpara areas, floodwaters fell slightly. Read:Over 30 lakh homeless, 40,000 houses destroyed in flood-hit Sylhet Meanwhile, the Flood Forecasting & Warning Centre of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) said all major rivers in the north-eastern region of the country are in a falling trend, which may continue falling in the next 24 hours. However, the Brahmaputra River is in a steady-state, while the Jamuna River and Padma River are on the rising trend. These rivers may rise in the next 24-48 hours. The flood situation in Kurigram, Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrokona, Kishoreganj and Brahmanbaria districts may improve in the next 24 hours, it added in their latest report.

People are waiting to return to their homes as the flood situation gradually improved in Sunamganj with the water level receding. The local Water Development Board said Surma was flowing at 7.55cm at Sholghar point on Monday morning where the danger level is at 7.25cm. Residents of several upazilas in the district have been hit hard by the flood that inundated cropland, roads, and houses and disrupted normal life. Also read: Over 1.5mn children at risk as devastating floods hit north-eastern Bangladesh: UNICEF The local Met office has recorded 11 mm of rain in the last 24 hours. Shafiqul Islam, relief and rehabilitation officer of the district, said so far 165 metric tons of rice and Tk 12 lakh have been distributed among the flood-affected people in different upazilas. Locals said that the fish from 1,250 ponds have been washed away this year. The fish farmers have suffered a loss of Tk 3.5 crore. Besides, 11,000 hectares of Boro crops and about 400 km of roads have been damaged while hundreds of homes were destroyed. Sunamanjera Deputy Commissioner Jahangir Hossain said the water has started receding and the victims are getting relief. Also read: Flash Flood in Sylhet: Tk 2,173 crore losses in fishery resources "The extent of damages will be ascertained later and relief assistance will be provided after preparing a list of victims,” he said. Though the water level in Jagannathpur, Derai and Sullah upazilas is rising, the local administration is ready to face it, the officer added.

Water level of the Surma River was 3 centimeters above the danger level at Shologhar point on Friday afternoon due to incessant rain for the previous few hours.

The water level in the rivers of Cumilla has risen due to incessant rain for the last few days and water from upstream, sparking fears of flood.   According to sources, the water level of various rivers in the district, including Gumti, has risen at an alarming rate due to the upstream water coming down from India.   Due to the sudden rise of water in the river, the cultivable land of Gumti char areas has been submerged in water.   It was found during a recent visit that water level is rising along with strong current in the river. The low-lying areas along the river have been inundated by rains and upstream water and most of the arable land in the char areas have submerged.    Meanwhile, erosion has occurred in riverine areas in different upazilas due to the rising water level and currents in the Gumti River.   Ismail Bhuiyan, an official of Cumilla district meteorological office, said that 361mm rainfall was recorded in the district till June 19 since the first week of the month.   Abu Yusuf Bhuiyan, an official of the Water Development Board, said that the water level has risen due to rain and upstream water. The char areas of different parts have been flooded.   However, there is still no forecast of flood, he said adding that they are monitoring the situation.

Chapainawabganj, Oct 2 (UNB) – At least 10,000 people were stranded in parts of the Sadar and Shibganj upazilas on Wednesday as the water level of Padma and Mahananda rivers increased further.