8 Rivers Above Danger Level in Northeast; Flood Risks Rise

Continuous heavy rainfall across Bangladesh's northeastern haor region has triggered a rapid rise in river levels. As of Monday morning, water is flowing above the danger mark at eight points across seven rivers in three districts, sparking serious flood concerns for local communities.

According to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (FFWC) report released at 9:00 AM on May 4, significant rainfall was recorded over the last 24 hours 74mm in Netrokona’s Jariajanjail, 74mm in Habiganj Sadar, and 61mm in Chandpur-Bagan.

The situation remains critical across several key points Sunamganj The Naljur River in Jagannathpur rose by 11cm, currently flowing 40cm above the danger level. Rivers in the haor basin are rising slowly at a rate of 1cm per hour. Netrokona The Mogra River is seeing the most significant pressure, flowing 79cm above the danger level at Netrokona Sadar and 27cm at Atpara. Despite slight decreases in the Someshwari and Bhugai-Kangsh rivers, they remain 50cm and 67cm above danger levels, respectively. Habiganj The Sutang River at the Railway Bridge area is flowing 83cm above the danger mark after a 23cm rise. The Kalni River in Ajmiriganj is also 10cm above the limit.

Data from Indian meteorological sources indicates moderate to heavy rainfall in Meghalaya and Assam. Cherrapunji recorded 14mm of rain recently, which may further impact the downstream haor areas in Bangladesh. Local authorities are advised to remain on high alert as water levels continue to fluctuate.