Flood water has increased in Chapainawabganj due to torrential rains and water level in the Padma has risen by 3cm in the last 12 hours. The water level at the Hardinge bridge point had crossed 10.25m yesterday, which is above danger level. In Rajbari, the water level rose and was flowing 7cm above the danger level causing water to flood the city and stranding many people. In Rajshahi, the water level is just 41cm below the danger level, according to the BWDB. In Pabna, the water level is almost at danger level and many croplands have gone underwater.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 01, 2019 17:48 UTC