DHAKA, July 2, 2023 (BSS) - Heavy to very heavy rainfall in the North-Eastern and Sunamganj and adjoining upstream region of the country in the next 48 hours since 9am today may cause short-term flood situation in the adjoining low-lying areas. A bulletin of Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (FFWC) of the Bangladesh Water Development Board said all the major rivers in the North-Eastern region of the country are in rising trend. According to the weather forecasting agencies, there is a chance of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the North-Eastern and adjoining upstream region of the country in the next 48 hours. As a result, in this period, some rivers of this region (Surma, Old-Surma, Sarigowain, Khowai, Jadukata, Someswari, Bhogai-Kangsha) may rise rapidly and cause short-term flood situation in the adjoining low-lying areas. The Brahmaputra-Jamuna and the Padma rivers are in steady state, while the Ganges River is in rising trend, which may continue in next 48 hours.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha July 02, 2023 16:30 UTC