The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The central part of the country including the capital city is out of threat in the 2nd spell of flooding although several surrounding small rivers are flowing above their respective danger levels.

According to a press release of flood forecasting and warning centre here on Friday, the water levels started receding in those rivers, which were still flowing above the danger marks.

The recession of their flows will continue significantly over the next 72 hours from 6 pm on Friday, it said adding, the overall flood situation of the country has improved and the trend will continue in near future.

Meanwhile, the overall flood situation in the South-central part of the country including Nawabganj and Dohar of Dhaka, Rajbari, Faridpur, Manikganj, Munshiganj, Madaripur, Shariatpur, Gopalganj and Chandpur districts is likely to improve further as the Ganges-Padma is also falling further.

The Brahmaputra-Jamuna is also continuing to fall and will farther fall during the next 72 hours. The prevailing flood situation in the districts of Sylhet and Sunamganj is improving slowly and is likely to improve further in the next 72 hours.