Dhaka, June 23 -- The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) of Bangladesh issued a warning on Sunday that low-lying areas in Sylhet, Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions could experience short-term flooding within the next 24-72 hours as water levels in major rivers continue to rise following heavy monsoon rainfall.

Sources familiar with the matter said India continues to share real-time flood-related data to Bangladesh under an established bilateral cooperation framework.

At a time when timely hydrological data is critical, the real-time sharing of information plays an important role in improving flood forecasts and enabling early warning systems that help protect communities living in flood-prone regions.

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