As per reports, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre has stated that the main rivers in the northeastern regions of the country have started to recede, potentially improving flood conditions in the lower-lying areas
• Water levels at 38 river stations monitored by the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rises while 64 stations have recorded a fall.
• Among the river stations, water levels at seven remained steady while water at one station was flowing above the danger level. The Kushiyara at Markuli was flowing 21cm above the danger level while other major rivers were flowing below the danger level.
• The Brahmaputra and Jamuna were steady, which may continue in the next 24 hours, the FFWC bulletin said adding the Ganges and Padma were in a falling trend, which may also continue in the next 24 hours.
• Major rivers in the northeastern region of the country except the Manu and Khowai were in a falling trend. Water levels of the main rivers in the northeastern part of the country may fall in the next 24 hours.
• The forecast for Friday (28 June) has predicted inclement conditions with light to moderate rainfall in Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.
