The water level of all major rivers in three districts under Sylhet division has been rising fast as heavy rainfall was recorded in parts of Sylhet and Sunamganj districts, and Meghalaya in India
More than one million marooned; BMD predict more heavy rainfall in 72 hours; water slightly recedes in main rivers
Surma River was flowing 44cm above the danger level at Kanaighat point of Sylhet while Kushiyara was flowing 13cm above danger level at Amalshid point in Zakiganj upazila at 3:00pm today
Despite a drop in the rainfall in Meghalaya, the number of flood-trapped victims continues to rise in Sylhet as 28 of its total 42 wards remain inundated
The flood situation in Sylhet has further worsened owing to incessant rainfall since yesterday and the subsequent onrush of water from upstream, resulting in immense public sufferings.
The heavy downpour in Sylhet and fresh rainfall in neighbouring Meghalaya threaten to worsen the flood situation in the Sylhet area
Govt must help victims, take measures to mitigate future risks
At least 6.43 lakh people have been marooned in Sylhet’s eight upazilas as flash floods hit the district early Thursday, according to the local administration.
Around three lakh people in four upazilas of Sylhet remain stranded by a flash flood triggered by heavy rain in the bordering areas and India's Meghalaya
A large part of Sylhet region has been flooded as rivers have swollen over the safe level.
Incessant rainfall in the last few days triggers flooding situations in three districts of Sylhet division and some upazilas of Chittagong district.
As with every major flood, people in the affected areas are likely to face problems with safe drinking water and hence we hope authorities are already mapping flooded areas to make these available. What we do not want is the supply of expired medication, instances of which happened during the floods last August.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her government has all preparations to tackle the flood situation.
