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Flood situation improves in Sylhet, Rangpur

Published : Sunday, 23 June, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 212
Staff Correspondent
As rains and upstream water flow have decreased together with a decline in several rivers water levels, the flood situation in the regions of Sylhet and Rangpur has improved.

Our Sylhet Correspondent added that the past two days of sunny weather have contributed to the reduction of floodwaters in all upazilas of the district.

Meanwhile, the water level of the Surma River in the city has fallen and is now flowing three centimeters below the danger level and the water has begun to recede from various houses, prompting some families to return home from shelters.

However, the slow drainage due to clogged and unconnected drains in Sylhet city has created unsanitary conditions, with dirty water accumulating in many homes.     

Shah Md. Sajib Hossain, Assistant Meteorologist at Sylhet Weather Office, said that the district experienced only 2mm of rainfall over the last 24 hours till 6am Saturday. No rainfall was recorded after this period. He, however, said, in the next three days, temporary gusty or stormy winds accompanied by rain or thunderstorms may occur in the Sylhet region at speeds of 45-60 kmph from the south or southeast.

While the floodwater is receding, heavy rainfall could once again worsen the situation, exacerbating the hardships for those returning to their homes from the shelters. Any increase in water levels would severely impact these individuals, he said.

As of Saturday morning, the water level of the Surma River at the Sylhet point has fallen below the danger level, flowing at 10.74 centimeters below it. On Friday, the water level at this point was 9 centimeters above the danger line.



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