Low-lying areas of different parts of Sylhet district have been inundated due to onrush of hill water and swelling of rivers caused by torrential rains for the last three days.
The water levels in the Kushiara and the Surma rivers are close to the danger level and may cross it if water levels rise further, said Sylhet Water Development Board Executive Engineer Ashif Ahmed.
According to the local weather observatory centre, the rains may continue for 15 more days and if rains and onrush of water from upstream continue for a few more days moderate flood may hit the region this week.
Deputy Commissioner Mojibur Rahman said the local administration already has taken all necessary measures after holding an emergency meeting on Thursday and the authorities concerned have been asked to keep all shelter centres prepared.
Water started to enter many low-lying areas and haor areas due to the rise in water levels of many rivers.
Besides, Surma River was flowing 12.68cm against the danger level of 12.65cm at Kanaighat point while it was flowing 9.38cm against 10.8cm danger level at Surma point.
The local weather observatory centre recorded 135.4mm of rainfall from 6am Thursday till 6am Friday while 271mm rains were recorded from 6am Wednesday till 6am Thursday.
Shah Mohammad Sajeeb Hossain, assistant meteorologist, said downpour is likely in the district in the next 48 hours. He also asked all to remain alert as onrush of hill water may flood the area during this period.
Last year, the residents of Sylhet district experienced a devastating flood as 70% of the district went under floodwater while 10,000 dwelling houses were damaged, causing immense sufferings to thousands of people.
