Continuous monsoon rains and upstream water flow have worsened flooding across Bangladesh’s northeastern and southeastern districts, affecting more than one million people. According to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre, water levels in several major rivers, including the Surma, Kushiyara, and Someshwari, have risen above danger levels at multiple points. The Disaster Management and Relief Ministry reported 51 deaths from floods and landslides so far, with about 267,000 families trapped by floodwaters and 44,000 people taking shelter in 1,131 relief centers.

Heavy rainfall was recorded in multiple regions, including 209 millimeters in Jamalpur and over 150 millimeters in Sunamganj, while upstream rainfall in India’s Meghalaya has intensified the situation. Seven districts—Khagrachhari, Rangamati, Bandarban, Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Moulvibazar, and Habiganj—remain severely affected, with disrupted transport and power outages in many areas.

Meteorologists forecast continued heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours in Sylhet, Rangpur, and Mymensingh divisions, raising short-term flood risks in low-lying areas. However, a slight improvement is expected in the Chattogram region as rainfall decreases and water drainage improves.