News Flash
DHAKA, June 4, 2025 (BSS)- Water levels at 72 river stations monitored by
Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise while 44
stations recorded fall.
Among the 116 monitored river stations, water levels at no stations have
remained steady while four stations are flowing above the danger level, a
bulletin issued by the FFWC said here today.
The Surma at Kanaighat (Sylhet), the Kushiyara at Amalshid (Sylhet), at
Sheola (Sylhet) and at Markuli (Sunamganj) are flowing 88cm, 188cm, 48cm and
17cm above the danger level respectively.
The water levels of the Surma and Kushiyara rivers in Sylhet, Sunamganj, and
Moulvibazar districts remain stable and are flowing above the danger level,
which may continue for the next 48 hours.
During this period, flood conditions in the low-lying areas adjacent to major
rivers in Sylhet, Sunamganj and Moulvibazar districts may remain steady.
Afterwards, water levels may begin to fall, read the bulletin.
Besides, the water levels of the Brahmaputra and Jamuna rivers are rising
trend.
The water level of the Brahmaputra river may continue to rise for the next 24
hours while the Jamuna may rise over the next two days [48-hour], according
to the FFWC bulletin.
During this time, the rivers may flow near the warning level at the Hatia,
Chilmari, Kamarjani and Fulchhari stations. Subsequently, water levels may
start to decrease.
The water levels of the Ganges and Padma rivers are rising and may continue
to do so for the next five days, however, they are expected to flow below the
danger level, the bulletin added.