He said water level of the Ganges River remained steady at Rajshahi and Hardinge Bridge points, while went up by 7cm at Talbaria and receded by 3cm at Pankha in Chapainawabganj. Water level of the Padma River was flowing 12cm above the danger level at Goalundo point, he added. Of the 30 river points monitored in the Ganges basin, water levels receded at 16 points, while increased at 10 points and remained stable at four points, according to data of Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC). The rivers were flowing below the danger level at 27 points, while above the danger levels at three points. The water level receded by 12cm at Sariakandi point in Bogra, 10cm at Kazipur point in Sirajganj and 11cm at Sirajganj point.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 27, 2020 09:22 UTC