Four Rivers Above Danger Level as Heavy Rain Lashes in Bangladesh

The Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (FFWC) has reported that four major rivers are flowing above their pre-monsoon danger levels as heavy rainfall continues to affect several districts.

River Levels and Flood Status

As of 9:00 AM Thursday, the water levels at several key points in Netrokona and Habiganj reached critical stages:

Someshwari River: 73 cm above the danger level at Kalmakanda, Netrokona.

Bhugai-Kangsa River: 100 cm above the level at Jariajanjail, Netrokona.

Mogra River: 68 cm above at Netrokona station and 16 cm above at Atpara.

Sutang River: 11 cm above at Sutang Arabic station, Habiganj.

Nusrat Jahan Jerin, Assistant Engineer at the FFWC, noted that while the situation in the haor (wetland) areas remains unchanged, lower-than-expected rainfall offers some hope. "If these conditions persist, the flood situation should improve within a few days," she said.

48-Hour Heavy Rain Warning

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a 48-hour warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in the Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions.

Potential for temporary waterlogging in urban areas and landslides in hilly regions. Slight increases in day and night temperatures are expected nationwide despite the rain.

Rainfall Records in Patuakhali’s Khepupara recorded the country's highest rainfall at 121 mm in 24 hours, followed by Hatia (112 mm) and Narayanganj (104 mm).

Meteorologist Toriful Newaz Kabir explained that the wet spell is expected to last until May 3rd or 4th. "As we are in the pre-monsoon peak, temperatures will likely rise again once the rain subsides," he added.

Maritime and River Port Alerts

The BMD has maintained Local Cautionary Signal No. 3 for the sea ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra due to high air pressure variations over the North Bay.

River ports in Khulna, Barisal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Comilla, Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar have been advised to hoist Signal No. 1, with gusty winds of 45–60 kmph expected. All fishing boats and trawlers in the North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast.