The flood situation in Sylhet and Sunamganj districts may deteriorate as heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over the north-eastern, northern and adjoining upstream parts of the country in 24 to 48 hours commencing 9am on Wednesday, said Flood Forecasting and Warning Cetre (FFWC) of Bangladesh Water Development Board.

Some low-lying areas along the river of Netrokona district may see deterioration in flood situation during the period.

The ongoing flood situation in the Monu-Khowai river-connected low-lying areas of Moulvibazar and Habiganj districts may remain steady.

Dudhkumar, Teesta, Dharala rivers in the northern region of the country may rise and the low-lying areas of the Kurigram, Lalmonirhat & Rangpur districts may experience flashflood in the next 24 to 48 hours, it added.

The Brahmaputra-Jamuna River is in rising trend and may continuously rise for the next 72 hours with a chance of touching the warning level at some points.

The Ganges-Padma rivers are in rising trend, which may continue in next 48 hours.

Except the Surma, all the major rivers in the North-eastern region of the country are in rising trend, said FFWC.

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