Water levels in 39 rivers rise, 67 fall

Water levels have risen at 39 river stations monitored by Bangladesh’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC), while levels fell at 67 stations. All 110 monitored stations are flowing above the danger level. The Brahmaputra-Jamuna and Padma rivers are in a falling trend, while the Manu, Someswari, and Bhugai rivers in the northeast are rising. Significant rainfall was recorded in several districts over the last 24 hours, with the highest of 135mm in Sylhet. Neighbouring Indian states like West Bengal and Assam also saw heavy rains. FILE PHOTO: Teesta river