Water levels in the river systems of Sunamganj have continued to fall as light to moderate rainfall in Meghalaya, India reduced upstream inflows, according to officials.
At the Shologhar point of the Surma River, the water level is now flowing 77 centimetres below the danger mark. Bangladesh Water Development Board sources said river levels are declining at a rate of around 3 cm every 21 hours, supported by 33mm of rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours alongside light local showers.
Officials said rivers including Surma, Jadukata and other connected channels are gradually stabilising due to reduced upstream flow. However, district authorities in six upazilas—including Sunamganj Sadar, Bishwambharpur, Tahirpur, Doarabazar, Madhyanagar and Chhatak—have kept precautionary measures in place, including rescue boats and dry food stock.
Bangladesh Water Development Board cautioned that moderate to heavy rainfall is still forecast in Meghalaya between June 26 and 29, which could temporarily increase river levels again, although an immediate flood situation is not expected.