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Flood situation in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrakona may deteriorate

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Published: 16:56, 2 July 2024

Flood situation in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrakona may deteriorate

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The ongoing flood situation in the low-lying areas of Sylhet, Sunamganj and Netrokona districts may deteriorate slightly in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Tuesday (2 July), according to the Flood Forecasting Warning Centre (FFWC).

Besides, the water level of Muhuri, Feni, Halda, Sangu, and Matamuhuri rivers in the Southeastern region may rise in a particular time and may flow close to the danger level during this period, it said.

The major rivers in the Northeastern region of the country are in a rising trend which may continue in the next 24 hours while the Brahmaputra-Jamuna rivers are in a rising trend, which may continue in the next 72 hours.

The Ganges-Padma Rivers are in a rising trend, which may continue in the next 24 hours.

However, the flood situation may remain steady in Moulvibazar district.

As heavy rainfall is expected in the North, North-eastern, South-eastern and adjoining upstream parts of the country the water levels of the Teesta, Dharla, and Dudhkumar rivers in the Northern region of the country may rise in particular time at some points.

The water levels may cross the corresponding danger level for a short duration in the next 24 hours.

In the next 48 hours, the water level of the Brahmaputra may rise and cross the danger level at particular points.

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