We must focus on human development aspects BIGSTOCKThe rivers were flowing below the danger level in 10 points, while above the danger mark at another six points on TuesdayThe overall flood situation in the Ganges and Brahmaputra basins have deteriorated further with inundation of fresh low-lying areas and standing crops in the Brahmaputra basin during the last 24 hours. Of the 16 river points both in Ganges and Brahmaputra Basins, being monitored in many districts under Rajshahi division regularly, water levels increased at 15 points, while declined at one point. The rivers were flowing below the danger level in 10 points, while above the danger mark at another six points on Tuesday. According to the BWDB’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre’s flood situation bulletin, water levels of the Brahmaputra-Jamuna river systems are in rising trend which may continue in next 24 hours in the Brahmaputra basin. However, the rivers were still flowing below the danger level at 25 points, while above the danger level at five other points today like the previous day.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 29, 2020 09:11 UTC