Dhaka, May 8 -- The flood situation in the country's north-eastern Haor region is expected to take a turn for the better over the next three days as rainfall subsides both upstream and within the country, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC).

The water levels of seven rivers in the region were still flowing above their pre-monsoon danger marks at eight points on Friday, though officials noted the first signs of a slow easing.

"The flooding situation in these areas is currently stable. Water is receding slowly. We expect a visible improvement in the flooding situation after three days," Md Monzur Rahman, executive engineer of the FFWC, told bdnews24.com on Friday afternoon.

According to the FFWC's regular bulleti...