Teesta river water may cross the danger level at Dalia point within July 6, causing a short-term flood in Lalmonirhat and Nilphamari districts.

The Brahmaputra-Jamuna and the Ganges-Padma rivers are in a rising trend, which may continue over 48 hours and water in the Dhalai river may cross danger level at Kamalganj point for a short period over 24 hours, starting from 9 am on today, said Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC), in its regular bulletin.

Besides, major rivers in the northeastern region of the country are in a falling trend except Khowai, Someswari and Dhalai, which may continue over 48 hours, the bulletin said.

The ongoing flood situation in Sunamganj and Netrokona districts may remain unchanged in 24 hours, it said.

BDST: 1531 HRS, JULY 05, 2023
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