DHAKA, July 21, 2018 (BSS) – Water levels at 30 river stations monitored
by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise while 62
stations recorded fall.
Among the 94 monitored stations, two river stations have been registered
Steady, a bulletin issued by the FFWC said here today.
The Brahmaputra-Jamuna, the Padma and the major rivers in the Upper Meghna
basin are in falling trend which may continue falling in next 24 hours, the
bulletin added.
According to information of Bangladesh and Indian Meteorological
Departments, there is chance of heavy to very heavy rainfall in South-Eastern
regions of Bangladesh and adjoining Indian regions in next 24 to 48 hours, it
added.
As a result the Feni, Halda, Sangu and Matamuhuri rivers of South-Eastern
regions in the districts of Feni, Chattogram, Bandarban and Cox’s Bazar may
rise rapidly.
Significant rainfall was recorded at some stations in different districts
during the last 24 hours ending at 6 am today.
A total of 107 millimetres (mm) rainfall was recorded at Jariajanjail and
48.5mm at Nakuagaon.