Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours in Chattogram, Dhaka, and surrounding areas has intensified flood conditions, prompting fresh warnings from the Water Development Board. Meanwhile, the low-pressure system previously active over Indian West Bengal state and adjoining areas has become weakened.
In Feni district, water levels of the Muhuri and Feni rivers are receding slightly, and backflow at the estuary is declining. However, in the next 72 hours, the situation may deteriorate again, with water levels expected to rise along the Muhuri and Feni rivers, potentially worsening the flood situation in low-lying areas, a report of the flood forecast and warning center (FFWC) says.
The Dharla and Teesta rivers are also seeing rising water levels, with upstream flows pushing more water toward downstream regions. However, a gradual decline is expected over the next three days unless rainfall resumes heavily.
Water levels in the Surma and Kushiyara rivers are also increasing, which could lead to further flooding in the Sylhet basin. While a drop in water levels is expected within the next two days, river conditions are likely to remain unstable on the third day, keeping flood risks elevated.
In the Ganga-Padma river basin, water levels are rising and are expected to continue increasing over the next five days. This may result in renewed flooding in adjacent low-lying regions if the rain continues as forecast.
Chattogram’s coastal rivers — including Halda, Feni, Sangu, and Matamuhuri — are currently showing a decreasing trend, but this may reverse by the third day, particularly if localised rainfall persists.
The Brahmaputra and Jamuna rivers are experiencing moderate rises in water levels. While the situation is likely to stabilise in the next 24 hours, a gradual recession of water is expected over the following four days. However, many floodplain areas remain vulnerable to renewed inundation.
Authorities caution that heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 72 to 120 hours could further escalate the flood situation in several regions, and the public is urged to stay alert.
