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Published : 03 Oct 2024, 02:11 AM
The rainy trend which began in middle of the Bengali month of Ashwin will likely continue throughout the week, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast
River levels in two divisions are rising due to the ongoing rainfall, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre.
Heavy rainfall, accompanied by thundershowers, began in parts of Dhaka on Wednesday evening, causing disruption for commuters.
Meteorologist Kazi Zebunnessa told bdnews24.com on Wednesday evening, “There will be rain throughout the week. It may pause in some places, but overall, the country will experience varying degrees of rainfall.”
She added, "For instance, there will be heavier rain until the 4th of October, followed by a decrease on the 5th and 6th, and then increased rainfall again on the 7th."
In its regular bulletin, the BMD said light to moderate rain, accompanied by gusty winds, is likely to occur in most areas of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet Divisions over the next 24 hours from 6pm on Wednesday.
Some regions may also experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.
As of 6am on Wednesday, Chattogram’s Sandwip recorded the highest rainfall in the country at 23 millimetres in the previous 24 hours, while Naokhali’s Maijdee Court recorded 83 mm, and Cox's Bazar 49 mm. Rain was observed across most of the country.
The Met Office forecasts a decrease in daytime and nighttime temperatures across the country by 1 to 3°C in the next 24 hours.
WATER LEVELS RISING IN TWO DIVISIONS
Due to the rain, river water levels are rising in Sylhet and Chattogram divisions, said FFWC.
The centre said in its regular bulletin on Wednesday the water levels of the Surma and Kushiyara rivers in the Sylhet division are rising but still flowing below danger levels. Heavy rainfall is expected in the Sylhet Division and its upstream areas over the next three days, which may cause the water levels of the Surma and Kushiyara rivers to rise, although they are likely to remain below the danger levels.
Conversely, the water levels in the Sarigowain, Khowai, Kangsa, Bhugai, and Dhulai rivers are decreasing. Meanwhile, the Jadukata, Monu, and Someshwari rivers are stable and flowing below danger levels.
According to the bulletin heavy rainfall is likely in the Chattogram Division and its upstream areas over the next three days, which could lead to rising river levels in this region, but these too are expected to remain below danger levels.
The FFWC said the water levels of the Gomti and Halda rivers in the Chattogram Division are decreasing, while the Feni and Sangu rivers remain stable.
In contrast, the Muhuri and Matamuhuri rivers are rising but still flowing below danger levels. Heavy rainfall is expected in the Chattogram Division and its upstream areas over the next three days, which may lead to an increase in the water levels of these rivers, although they are likely to remain below the danger levels.
In the Rajshahi Division, the Ganges River and its downstream Padma River are currently stable and flowing below danger levels. Over the next three days, the water levels of the Ganges and Padma rivers may rise slowly and could remain stable for the following two days, although they are expected to continue flowing below the danger levels.
The bulletin indicates that the water level of the Brahmaputra River and its downstream Jamuna River in the Rangpur Division is decreasing and flowing below danger levels. These water levels may continue to decline over the next 24 hours.
However, they are expected to rise slowly over the next four days, remaining below danger levels.
The water level of the Teesta River in the division remains stable, while the water levels of the Dharla and DudhKumar Rivers are decreasing and flowing below danger levels. These water levels may continue to decline over the next three days.
The bulletin mentioned that all major rivers across the country are flowing below danger levels.
