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Published : 10 Jul 2025, 01:09 AM
Water levels in the Halda River in Chattogram may exceed the danger mark soon, following a similar trend observed in Feni’s Muhuri and Selonia rivers, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC).
The centre has warned that flooding could affect low-lying areas near the rivers in the Chattogram district.
In its regular bulletin issued on Wednesday, the FFWC reported that water levels in the Muhuri and Selonia rivers in Feni district are currently flowing above danger marks.
The forecast suggests the water level in these rivers may remain steady over the next 24 hours, keeping the flood situation stable in Feni.
Conditions are expected to gradually improve thereafter.
The Halda River basin is likely to experience heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours, followed by moderate to moderately heavy rain over the following two days.
In the Chattogram Division, water levels are currently rising in the Feni, Sangu, and Gomti rivers, while the Matamuhuri River is receding.
The Gomti is expected to continue rising for another day, while levels in the Sangu and Matamuhuri may decline.
Over the following two days, water levels in all rivers in the region are forecast to drop.
In Sylhet Division, the Manu, Dhalai, and Khowai rivers are rising, with levels expected to keep increasing over the next 24 hours before stabilising during the following two days.
The Brahmaputra and Jamuna rivers are currently stable. A slight rise is forecast over the next two days, followed by three days of steady flow -- all while remaining below danger levels.
Similarly, the Ganges and Padma rivers are gradually rising and are likely to continue this upward trend for the next five days, though they are expected to stay under the danger threshold throughout.
STATIC LOW-PRESSURE, COASTAL WARNING
A low-pressure system remains stationary over Gangetic West Bengal and its surrounding areas, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
In a special weather bulletin issued on Wednesday evening, it said the low-pressure system is causing strong pressure differences across the northern Bay of Bengal.
As a result, squally or gusty winds may sweep across the northern Bay, coastal regions of Bangladesh, and surrounding maritime ports.
Local cautionary signal No. 3 remains in effect for the ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra.
All fishing boats and trawlers in the northern Bay have been advised to stay close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice.
Due to the combined effects of the low-pressure system and active monsoon, scattered rain continued throughout the day across the country, including Dhaka.
In its evening bulletin, the Met Office said many areas in the Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions, along with a few areas in Rangpur, may see light to moderate rain or thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds.
Some parts of the country may experience moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Despite the rain, both daytime and nighttime temperatures are expected to rise during this period.
In the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday evening, Bandarban logged the country’s highest rainfall, reaching 271 mm.
In Feni, where it had been raining steadily for the past two days, the intensity dropped, with 82mm measured during the same timeframe.
Other rainfall totals include: 202mm in Noakhali’s Maijdee Court; 169mm in Chattogram; 160mm in Barishal; 152 mm in Laxmipur’s Ramgati; and 141mm in Cox’s Bazar.
Nilphamari’s Dimla logged the highest temperature at 34°C, while Rangamati recorded the lowest at 22.5°C.
