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DHAKA, July 10, 2026 (BSS)- Floodwaters have started receding in parts of country’s southeastern region after days of torrential rain, bringing cautious relief to thousands of affected people, even as authorities warned of fresh flooding in some northern and northeastern districts amid forecasts of more heavy rainfall. 

With five rivers still flowing above danger level, the government has intensified rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts while maintaining round-the-clock monitoring of the evolving situation.

Due to the probability of heavy rainfall in the Brahmaputra basin, there is a possibility of short-term flooding in some low-lying areas of Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat and Rangpur districts in the next 24 to 48 hours.

Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) officials said that water levels of the Teesta, Dharla and Dudhkumar rivers in Rangpur division of the basin have marked both rise and fall at different points during the last 24 hours.

Talking to BSS, Superintending Engineer of BWDB Rangpur Circle Ahsan Habib said that water level of the Teesta is marking both rise and fall like water level of other major rivers at different places in the Brahmaputra basin during the last 24 hours.
 
If heavy monsoon rains continue in the upstream and downstream of the river basin for the next two to three days, there is a possibility of short-term flooding along the Teesta, Dudhkumar and Dharla rivers. 
 
"However, there is no forecast of major flooding in the next few days," he said and added that BWDB officials are closely monitoring the situation.

 
Meanwhile, sporadic incidents of river erosion have occurred in the erosion-prone areas of the Teesta, Dharla, Brahmaputra and Dudhkumar from few places of Kurigram, Gaibandha and Lalmonirhat, both during the increase and decrease in water levels.

Our Sunamganj Correspondent reports: The district has entered a heightened state of preparedness as rising water levels and continued rainfall have inundated some low-lying areas and rural roads.

District authorities have already activated flood preparedness measures, including keeping shelters ready, forming medical and volunteer teams, storing water purification tablets and positioning rescue boats to respond quickly in emergencies.

In Habiganj, authorities have initiated emergency measures to protect vulnerable embankments along the Khoai River, while repair work is being undertaken in erosion-prone areas to safeguard surrounding communities.

In Bhola, conditions have also begun improving as tidal water gradually receded in many coastal and char areas. Local administrations said assistance would continue for waterlogged families, particularly in Monpura, where efforts are underway to identify affected households and provide necessary support.

In Patuakhali, continuous rainfall over the past week has also caused temporary waterlogging in parts of the districts, where local authorities remain on alert following weather forecasts of further rain and gusty winds over the Bay.

Alongside field-level operations, the government has strengthened its nationwide relief response.

In Bandarban, the overall situation has improved considerably in several flood-hit areas of the district, although restoration work continues in many localities.

Floodwaters have started receding from many residential neighbourhoods in Bandarban town, while road communication has resumed on several important routes, including the Lama-Chakaria and Lama-Alikadam roads. Shopkeepers and residents have begun cleaning homes, businesses and public spaces as life gradually returns to normalcy.

However, some low-lying areas, including parts of Army Para, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, WAPDA Bridge area and riverside localities, remain inundated. 

Authorities are continuing to supply safe drinking water through mobile water purification units, while local administrations and municipalities are providing food and other essential assistance at shelters.

In Naikhongchhari, Ruma and Thanchi upazilas, flood conditions have also improved, although efforts are underway to restore electricity, telecommunications and transport services in some remote areas.

In Chattogram, water levels have fallen in several flood-affected areas, although authorities have advised residents to remain cautious as intermittent heavy rainfall continues.

Prime Minister's Education Adviser and Office Spokesperson Mahdi Amin today said Prime Minister is personally overseeing the overall flood situation and has directed the administration, law enforcement agencies and all relevant departments to ensure that affected people receive necessary support without delay.

According to the government, more than Taka 2.15 crore cash assistance has already been allocated for flood response, while 3,450 metric tonnes of rice have been distributed among affected communities.

More than 1,000 shelters have been opened across Cox's Bazar, Chattogram, Rangamati, Bandarban and Khagrachhari districts, where over 12,000 people have taken refuge.

Members of the Armed Forces Division, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Coast Guard, Fire Service and Civil Defence, police and local administrations are continuing rescue operations, transporting stranded people to safer locations and distributing food, drinking water and emergency supplies in affected areas.

Although flood situation began improving in many parts of Chattogram Division, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) has advised continued vigilance as active monsoon conditions and upstream rainfall may temporarily raise water levels in several river basins over the next two to three days.

According to the FFWC's latest bulletin, the Sangu, Matamuhuri, Kushiyara, Manu and Khoai rivers are flowing above danger level at different monitoring stations, while water levels in several other rivers remain close to the danger mark.

The flood forecasting agency said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Sylhet, Chattogram, Rangpur, Mymensingh and Rajshahi divisions during the next 24 to 48 hours, with heavy rainfall also expected in adjoining upstream areas of India's Tripura, Meghalaya and West Bengal.

Despite the forecast, hydrological conditions have started improving in parts of the southeast.

The FFWC said water levels of the Sangu, Matamuhuri and other rivers in Bandarban, Chattogram and Cox's Bazar districts are expected to recede gradually, leading to further improvement in flood conditions in adjacent low-lying areas. 

However, short-duration flooding may occur in some low-lying areas of Feni, Khagrachhari, Lakshmipur and Noakhali if the Gomti, Muhuri, Feni, Selonia and Halda rivers continue to rise.

In the northeast, water levels of the Surma-Kushiyara river system may continue to increase over the next 48 hours, while temporary flooding remains possible in parts of Sylhet and Sunamganj.
In the north, the Teesta River may also rise above danger level at some locations in Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat and Rangpur districts.