In the Ganges basin, of the 30 river points monitored on Monday, water levels increased at 20 points, while receded at nine points and remained stable at another point, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC). Water level in the Korotoa further rose by 49cm at Chak Rahimpur, while declined by three cm at Bogra points afresh. Besides, the Atrai River increased by 40 cm at Mohadevpur in Naogaon, while 15 cm at Atrai point this morning. Of the 16 river points both in Ganges and Brahmaputra Basins, being monitored in many districts under Rajshahi division regularly, water levels increased at 14 points, while declined at one point and remained stable at another point. 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 except the Teesta, which may continue in next 48 hours in the Brahmaputra basin.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 28, 2020 09:33 UTC