BSS-20 21 rivers register rise, 67 fall

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BSS-20

RIVERS-SITUATION

21 rivers register rise, 67 fall

DHAKA, October 24, 2018 (BSS) – Water levels in 21 rivers stations
monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise and
67 stations recorded fall.

Among the 94 monitored water level stations, five are steady, a bulletin
issued by FFWC said today.

All the major rivers are flowing below their respective danger levels.

The Brahmaputra-Jamuna river is in falling trend. The Brahmaputra river may
continue falling in next 24 hours, while the Jamuna river may continue
falling in next 48 hours.

The Ganges-Padma river and major rivers of Meghna basin are in falling
trend which may continue in next 5 days.

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