Flood Situation Update in Bangladesh

Kurigram, Jamalpur, Gaibandha, Bogra, Tangail, Sirajganj Districts:

• Flood conditions in low-lying areas adjacent to the Brahmaputra-Jamuna river are expected to remain steady.

Teesta, Dharla, Dudhkumar Rivers:

• Expected to rise within the next 24 hours.
• Teesta and Dharla rivers may flow above danger levels at some stations for short durations.
• Flood situation may slightly deteriorate in low-lying areas of Kurigram district near the Dudhkumar River.

Jamuneswari, Upper Karatoa, Upper Atrai, Punarava, Tangon, Ichamoti-Jamuna Rivers:

• Anticipated rapid rise at particular times.

Atrai River (Baghabari Point):

• Expected to fall, potentially improving flood conditions in low-lying areas of Sirajganj district over the next 24 hours.

North-Eastern Region:

• Flood situation in various low-lying areas expected to remain steady.

Brahmaputra and Jamuna Rivers:

• Brahmaputra River is rising.
• Jamuna River remains steady.
• Both rivers expected to remain steady over the next 24 hours.

Ganges River:

• Rising trend expected to continue over the next 72 hours.

Padma River:

• Steady state expected to continue over the next 24 hours.

Kushiyara River (North-Eastern Region):

• Remains steady.

Surma River (North-Eastern Region):

• Rising trend expected to continue over the next 24 hours.

Weather Forecast:

• Heavy rainfall expected in the northern and north-eastern regions and adjoining upstream areas over the next 24 hours.

Source: Flood Forecasting Warning Centre (FFWC)