Flashflood likely in low-lying areas of Sylhet, Sunamganj
The Ganges River is in a rising trend while the Padma River is in steady state, which may continue in the next 24 hours.
The water level of Surma, Kushiyara, Old-Surma, Sarigowain rivers in the North-eastern region may rise further and cause flash floods in the low-lying areas of Sylhet and Sunamganj districts, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Center(FFWC).
The Brahmaputra-Jamuna rivers are in a steady state, which may rise in the next 72 hours, it said.
The Ganges River is in a rising trend while the Padma River is in steady state, which may continue in the next 24 hours.
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The major rivers in the Northeastern region of the country except Manu, Khowai are in a rising trend.
Met office predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the North-eastern and adjoining upstream parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing 6am today (1 July).
As a result, the water level of the rivers in this region may rise.
