Continuous rainfall across Bangladesh, influenced by a low-pressure system over the sea, has led to widespread moderate to heavy showers in multiple districts overnight. The persistent rain, combined with upstream water flow, has worsened conditions in parts of the haor region, particularly in Netrokona and Sunamganj.
According to reports from Wednesday (29 April), the situation in the low-lying haor areas has deteriorated further due to the combined impact of upstream inflows and prolonged rainfall throughout the night. New areas have become inundated, while additional agricultural land has gone under water. This has significantly affected local farmers, many of whom are facing disruption to standing crops and farmland already in the harvesting cycle.
In Netrokona, the Kangsha River is currently flowing 93 centimetres above the danger level. This indicates a heightened risk of flooding in surrounding settlements and agricultural zones, particularly in areas adjacent to riverbanks and floodplains.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a flood forecast covering five districts, including Sylhet and Moulvibazar, warning of possible worsening conditions if rainfall continues and river levels remain elevated. The forecast is based on ongoing rainfall patterns and upstream water movement affecting river systems in the north-eastern region.
In addition, maritime ports have been advised to remain on alert. The ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been instructed to maintain Local Warning Signal No. 3 due to the weather conditions over the coastal areas and adjoining sea.
Summary of Current Conditions
| Category |
Details |
| Weather system |
Low-pressure influence over sea |
| Affected regions |
Multiple districts across the country |
| Severe impact areas |
Netrokona, Sunamganj haor region |
| River status |
Kangsha River 93 cm above danger level (Netrokona) |
| Flood forecast |
5 districts including Sylhet and Moulvibazar |
| Maritime alert |
Local Warning Signal No. 3 at 4 ports |
The haor basin, a low-lying wetland ecosystem in north-eastern Bangladesh, is particularly sensitive to sudden water level rises caused by upstream rainfall and river discharge. In such conditions, even moderate rainfall can quickly lead to extensive waterlogging and flooding of agricultural land, especially where drainage is limited.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as rainfall activity persists in several parts of the country. The combination of upstream water flow and localised heavy rain remains the key factor influencing current river conditions and flood risk levels.
Residents in vulnerable and low-lying areas are advised to remain aware of official updates as water levels in major rivers may fluctuate depending on ongoing weather developments upstream and locally.
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