Floods may hit 8 dists as heavy rainfall expected

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Update Time : Monday, July 20, 2026
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Heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 24 to 72 hours could trigger flooding in eight districts across the country, while rising river levels may inundate low-lying areas adjacent to rivers in several parts of the country.

The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) issued the warning in a statement on Sunday (July 19).

According to the FFWC, weather agencies have forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next two days in Rangpur and Sylhet divisions, as well as in the upstream Indian states of Assam, Meghalaya and West Bengal.

Over the past 24 hours, water levels in the Teesta, Dharla and Dudhkumar rivers in Rangpur Division have remained stable, but are expected to rise over the next three days.

During the next 24 to 48 hours, water levels at some points may exceed the danger mark, potentially causing flash or short-term flooding in low-lying riverine areas of Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Rangpur, Gaibandha and Kurigram districts.

In the country’s northeastern region, the Surma River’s water level has risen over the last 24 hours, while the Kushiyara River has remained stable but is also expected to increase over the next three days. Within the next 48 hours, water levels in both rivers may exceed the danger level at certain locations, potentially leading to short-term flooding in low-lying areas of Sylhet and Sunamganj districts or causing the existing flood situation to remain stable.

The FFWC also said that while the Brahmaputra River’s water level has remained stable over the past 24 hours, the Jamuna River has continued to rise and is expected to keep increasing over the next five days. Between July 20 and 24, water levels in the Brahmaputra-Jamuna river system may reach the warning level at some locations in Kurigram, Gaibandha, Jamalpur, Bogura, Sirajganj and Tangail districts, with nearby low-lying areas facing the risk of inundation.