Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre
Water levels in rivers receding in north-eastern Bangladesh, rising waters expected in north: FFWC
The major rivers in north-eastern Bangladesh are currently receding, a trend expected to continue over 24 hours starting from 9 am on Wednesday (June 12, 2024), according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC).
In addition, the Brahmaputra-Jamuna and Ganges-Padma rivers are also experiencing a decline in water levels, which is likely to persist for 48 hours.
Flood situation in Sylhet may improve slowly: FFWC
Met Office has forecasted medium to heavy rainfall in the northern and adjacent upstream areas of the country over the next 24 to 48 hours. This anticipated rainfall may cause the Teesta, Dharla, and Dudhkumar rivers in the northern region to rise during this period.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions as the situation develops.
Flash floods likely in country’s northeastern districts: FFWC
5 months ago
Rise in Teesta water may cause short-term flood in Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari in 24 hours: FFWC warns
Water in the Teesta river may cross the danger level at Dalia point over 24 hours, causing a short-term flood in the low-lying areas of Lalmonirhat and Nilphamari districts.
Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC), in its regular bulletin, said the Brahmaputra-Jamuna and the Ganges-Padma rivers are in a rising trend, which may continue over 48 hours and water in the Dhalai river may cross danger level at Kamalganj point for a short period over 24 hours, starting from 9 am on today (July 05, 2023).
All gates of Teesta Barrage opened due to increase in water level
Besides, major rivers in the northeastern region of the country are in a falling trend except Khowai, Someswari and Dhalai, which may continue over 48 hours, the bulletin said.
Flood submerges 10 villages in Sunamganj, rain continues
The ongoing flood situation in Sunamganj and Netrokona districts may remain unchanged in 24 hours, it said.
Heavy rains may trigger short-term flood in Sylhet, Sunamganj
1 year ago
Flood: No respite from sufferings, 10 die in 24 hrs
Although floodwater started to recede in some districts, the affected people are yet to see any respite from their sufferings due to lack of food and drinking water.
4 years ago
People suffer as flood situation shows no sign of improvement
Thousands of people in the flood-hit districts will continue to suffer as no significant improvement has been seen yet in the overall flood situation.
4 years ago
Flood situation turns grim in parts of Bangladesh
The overall flood situation in Kurigram, Natore, Bogura and Sherpur districts have deteriorated further due to rise in water levels in various rivers, cutting off road communications at places and leaving thousands of people marooned.
4 years ago
Flood situation may worsen further in 9 dists in next 24hrs: State Minister
State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman on Thursday said the flood situation in nine districts including Faridpur, Munshiganj, Tangail, Manikganj, Shariatpur may worsen further in the next 24 hours.
4 years ago