Bangladesh, July 9 -- Continuous rainfall and forecasts of more heavy downpours have raised the threat of fresh flash floods in Sylhet, with the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre warning that the water levels of the Surma, Kushiyara and other rivers may rise rapidly over the next three days.
The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) has warned that the water levels of several rivers, including the Surma and Kushiyara, may rise rapidly.
Rain continued across Sylhet until Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Sylhet Meteorological Office, a total of 128.6 mm of rainfall was recorded during the 30-hour period from 6:00 am on Tuesday to 12:00 pm on Wednesday. Of this, 52.6 mm fell between 6:00 am Tuesday and 6:00 am Wednesday, 32 mm ...