Six rivers flowing above danger level


FE Team | Published: June 28, 2022 18:27:59 | Updated: June 28, 2022 19:56:38


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At least six rivers of the county were flowing above their danger levels as of 9:00 am on Tuesday, according to Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) report.

Water levels at 21 river stations monitored by the FFWC have marked rise while 83 stations recorded fall.

Among the 109 monitored stations, five river stations have been registered steady while water levels at six stations are flowing above the danger level, a bulletin issued by the FFWC said.

The Surma at Kanaighat, the Kushiyara at Amalshid and Sheola, the Old Surma at Derai, the Someswari at Kalmakanda and the Titas at Brahmanbaria are flowing above danger level by 63cm, 134cm, 45cm, 10cm, 22cm and 15cm respectively, reports BSS.

Significant rainfall was recorded at some stations in different districts during the last 24 hours ending at 9:00 am today (Tuesday), the bulletin added.

A total of 170mm (millimetre) of rainfall was recorded at Chattak (Sylhet), 96mm at Panchagarh, 110mm at Lorergarh (Sunamganj) and 50mm at Jariajanjail (Netrokona).

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