Heavy Rain Triggers Flood Alert

Continuous rainfall across the country, influenced by a low-pressure system over the sea, led to moderate to heavy precipitation in several districts overnight. The persistent downpour, combined with upstream water flow, has worsened flooding conditions in parts of the north-eastern haor regions.

On Wednesday (29 April), continuous rainfall through the night, along with upstream hill water flow, contributed to a deterioration of conditions in the haor areas of Netrokona and Sunamganj. New areas have been inundated, while additional tracts of agricultural land have gone under water. The situation has placed significant pressure on local farmers, many of whom are already dealing with submerged cropland during a critical agricultural period.

In Netrokona, the Kংস (Kangs) River is currently flowing 93 centimetres above the danger level, indicating an elevated risk of further flooding in adjacent low-lying areas. The rise in river water has been directly linked to ongoing rainfall and upstream inflows from hill regions.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a flood forecast covering five districts, including Sylhet and Moulvibazar. Authorities have warned that continued rainfall and water inflow may further aggravate the flood situation in these and surrounding areas.

In response to the prevailing weather conditions, maritime authorities have instructed the ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra to hoist Local Warning Signal No. 3. This advisory indicates the presence of adverse weather conditions over the maritime region, with implications for coastal activities and sea-going vessels.

Summary of key conditions and alerts

The continued rainfall has been attributed to a low-pressure system over the sea, which has intensified precipitation in multiple regions. Meteorological authorities are monitoring the situation closely as water levels in rivers and haor basins continue to respond to sustained rainfall and upstream inflows.

Authorities have advised vigilance in flood-prone districts, particularly in low-lying haor regions where water accumulation tends to occur rapidly during heavy rainfall events. The combination of persistent rain and rising river levels remains the primary concern for ongoing flood risk management efforts.