Major Barishal roads underwater after heavy rainfall, river water flowing above danger level
42mm of rainfall was recorded from 6pm yesterday to 6pm today
Most major roads in Barishal city have been submerged following heavy rainfall since yesterday (16 October), resulting in severe waterlogging across the city.
Besides, water levels of five rivers flowing through the Barishal Division have crossed the danger mark, local administration officials said today (17 October).
"Due to the low pressure created in the Bay of Bengal, there has been sudden rainfall. 42mm of rainfall was recorded from 6pm yesterday to 6pm today. Instructions have been given to hoist signal No-1 at the river port," said Barishal Meteorological Office In-Charge Bashir Ahmed.
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Meanwhile, according to Barishal Water Development Board data, out of 12 important rivers in the division, five are flowing above the danger level.
"Bishkhali River water is flowing above is 9cm above the danger mark near the Sadar Point of Barguna, 7cm at Betagi Point, 17cm at Patharghata Point; Meghna River is flowing 9cm above the danger level at Daulatkhan Point in Bhola and 50cm at Tajumuddin Point," said Tajul Islam, sub-assistant engineer, Water Research Department of the water board.
