Heavy downpours forecast in Barishal, Chattogram

The situation in newly flood-hit areas of the country’s northern and northeastern regions may worsen as the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) yesterday warned of flash or short-duration flooding over the next one to two days.

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Heavy showers likely in Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram tomorrow

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Very heavy rainfall inside Bangladesh and across upstream Indian states has led to rising water levels, it says

BMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain across six divisions due to active monsoon conditions

Flooding damages 24 km of embankment and destroys crops worth an estimated Tk 30.35 crore

BWDB says river levels are rising and warns of further flooding in low-lying areas

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BWDB reports widespread water-level rises, with the Meghna, Kirtankhola, Bishkhali and other rivers overflowing danger thresholds

Residents warn of devastating floods unless urgent action taken

The recent floods in the Chattogram region have caused severe damage to roads, bridges, and culverts, disrupting communication and daily life.

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