Dhaka, May 20 (V7N) — The Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (FFWC) under the Bangladesh Water Development Board has warned of increased rainfall activity and rising river levels in the northeastern region of the country over the next several days.
In a special bulletin issued on Wednesday (May 20), the agency said there is a likelihood of light to moderate rainfall in the northeastern region and upstream areas over the next two days, followed by moderate to heavy, and in some places heavy rainfall on the third day.
According to the forecast, heavy to very heavy rainfall was recorded in the Mymensingh Division over the past 24 hours. Heavy rainfall was also observed in the Sylhet Division, while moderate to heavy rainfall occurred in Rangpur Division.
However, the report noted that no significant rainfall was recorded in upstream regions of neighboring India during the same period.
The bulletin also highlighted rising water levels in major rivers. The water levels of the Brahmaputra River and Jamuna River have increased in the last 24 hours and are expected to continue rising gradually over the next five days.
Meanwhile, the water level of the Padma River remains stable for now, though a gradual rise is also expected in the coming days. The agency added that water levels in the Ganges River and Padma system may increase over the next five days.
FFWC said its assessment is based on meteorological model forecasts, which indicate an increasing trend of rainfall in the northeastern region and adjoining upstream areas over the next three days, raising concerns of potential flooding in low-lying areas.
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