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The water level of the rivers in Dhaka, Barisal and Khulna divisions may increase during 24 hours from 9am on Sunday, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC).
However, the water of all the major rivers of the country is flowing below the danger level.
“Water levels of rivers in Dhaka, Barisal and Khulna divisions are increasing. According to meteorological agencies, a deep depression is located over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining areas and heavy rainfall (44-88mm/24 hours) is expected over coastal areas and central parts of the country in the next 24 hours,” it said.
In the Chattogram division, the water level of the Feni, Sangu and Matamuhuri rivers is decreasing whereas the water level of the Muhuri, Halda and Gomti rivers is stable and flowing below the danger level.
According to the forecasts of the meteorological agencies, the water level of the rivers of Chattogram division may decrease for the next 3 days as the trend of heavy rains in the country and upstream is reduced.
Brahmaputra River water level is decreasing, while the Jamuna River is stable and flowing below the danger level. The water levels of the Brahmaputra-Jamuna rivers may decrease at a slow pace for the next five days.
The Ganges River water level is stable, while the Padma River water level is increasing and flowing below the danger level. The water level of the Ganga-Padma river may remain stable for the next two days and the water level may increase for the next 3 days but may flow below the danger level.
The water level of the Teesta, Dharla and Dudhkumar rivers in the Rangpur division is stable and flowing below the danger level. The water level of these rivers may decrease at a slow rate for the next 03 days.
Water levels of Surma and Kushiara rivers in the Sylhet division are decreasing and other major rivers like Manu and Khoai are stable and flowing below danger level.
The water level of the main rivers of Sylhet division may decrease in next three days.