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Flood risk looms as Ganges, Gorai water levels rise
Published : Saturday, 12 September, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Observer Online Report
Water level in the Ganges and Gorai rivers may reach the warning level within the next 24 to 48 hours, raising the possibility of temporary flooding in some low lying areas along the rivers, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) said.
According to the center’s forecast report publishedon Saturday (September 12), the areas at risk include parts of Chapainawabganj, Faridpur, Rajbari and Magura.
The report said water levels in major rivers across the country are currently flowing belowq thw danger level.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely over the northern, northeastern and southeastern hilly regions and adjoining upstream areas over the next few days.
The Ganges is currently stable and is expected to remain so for the next two days before falling over the following three days. Meanwhile, the Padma rose over the past 24 hours but may remain stable for the next five days.
Although water levels in parts of Chapainawabganj may reach the warning level within the next 24 to 48 hours due to rising water in the Ganges.
The Gorai and Mathabhanga rivers also recorded rises in water levels over the past 24 hours. Both rivers may rise further over the next day before remaining stable for the following two days.
In the next 24 to 48 hours, water levels in the Gorai may reach the warning level in parts of Faridpur, Rajbari and Magura. As a result, some low-lying areas near the river may experience temporary flooding.
In the Sylhet region, water levels in the Manu, Dhalai and Khowai rivers rose over the past 24 hours and may increase further over the next day. They are then expected to fall over the following two days.
The Surma remained stable during the past 24 hours and may fall over the next three days. The Kushiyara, meanwhile, recorded a decline and may rise over the next day before remaining stable for the subsequent two days.
In the northern region, water levels in the Dharla and Dudhkumar rivers remained stable and are expected to remain so over the next three days.
The Teesta, on the other hand, fell over the past 24 hours. Its water level may remain stable for the next day before declining over the following two days.
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