The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast heavier rainfall across the country from Thursday, warning that the ongoing flood situation could persist or worsen. The monsoon trough currently extends over the northern Bay of Bengal and is expected to strengthen, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall across coastal and inland regions. Three districts are already flooded, and six more may face flooding within 48 hours. Over one million people have been affected so far, with 51 deaths and 39 injuries reported.

Officials said the rainfall pattern is shifting from the southeast toward central and northwestern regions, with Sylhet and Chattogram seeing some relief while Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Khulna brace for more rain. The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre reported that several rivers in Sylhet, Sunamganj, and Netrokona are flowing above danger levels, and short-term flooding may develop in northern and northeastern low-lying areas.

The government has opened 1,131 shelters and allocated funds and food aid to affected districts. Health authorities have launched emergency medical operations in 11 high-risk districts, ensuring medicine supplies and deploying senior doctors to monitor the situation.

Continuous rainfall has once again brought Jamalpur city to a standstill, with two-thirds of the area submerged under knee- to waist-deep water. Roads, markets, schools, and residential zones have been inundated, severely disrupting daily life and business activities. Residents report that transport has nearly halted, with rickshaws and auto-rickshaws operating on a limited scale. Despite recurring monsoon flooding, no lasting solution has been implemented.

Local residents blame the crisis on years of canal encroachment, unplanned urbanization, and a failing drainage system. Many canals have been filled or built over, blocking natural water flow. Drainage projects worth millions have failed to deliver results, as many drains are undersized, disconnected, or clogged with waste. Environmental activists and engineers argue that restoring canals, improving drainage design, and adopting coordinated urban planning are essential for a permanent fix.

Municipal officials said multiple teams are working to remove stagnant water and that long-term planning is underway to prevent future flooding.

Dhaka is facing severe waterlogging as nearly half of its 41 sluice gates remain inactive, according to the engineering division of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). Only 19 gates are fully functional, while six are completely inoperative and 15 partially work but fail to drain water effectively. The city’s drainage system is further strained by a lack of manpower, malfunctioning pumps, and clogged canals. One of the three major pumps at the Kamalapur T&T Para station has been out of order for about a year and a half, limiting the city’s capacity to remove rainwater efficiently.

Officials said a new pump is planned to be installed next week to replace the broken one. Experts from the Bangladesh Institute of Planners emphasized that Dhaka’s current outlets and sluice gates are insufficient and called for immediate repairs and long-term urban planning. DSCC and DNCC officials stated that modernization of drainage, repair of nonfunctional sluice gates, and enhanced cleaning operations are underway to reduce flooding.

The authorities are monitoring the situation closely, but the city’s drainage infrastructure remains under heavy pressure during the monsoon season.

A flood control embankment in Saghata, Gaibandha, collapsed shortly after being repaired, causing major disruption for local residents. The embankment, which was renovated by the Water Development Board at a cost of several crores of taka, deteriorated again due to poor maintenance and heavy vehicle movement. The collapse has made the route from the high school area to Bot-tola and Dakbangla Bazar nearly impassable.

Residents said the embankment had long been in disrepair before the recent renovation, but the work failed to bring lasting improvement. Unrestricted movement of heavy tractors carrying soil and sand has caused the structure to sink and break apart, creating deep potholes and making it unsafe for pedestrians and small vehicles. Several sections of the embankment are now considered highly risky.

Locals have demanded an immediate ban on heavy and illegal vehicle movement over the embankment and urgent repairs to the damaged sections. The executive engineer of the Gaibandha Water Development Board stated that there is currently no maintenance budget during the monsoon but an application could be made if necessary.

Heavy rainfall and upstream mountain runoff have caused the Teesta River to swell dangerously in Nilphamari’s Dimla upazila. At the Dalia point, the river’s water level rose 15 centimeters above the danger mark on Monday night, flooding vast areas of Dimla and Jaldhaka upazilas. Around 5,000 families have become waterlogged as floodwaters entered homes, forcing residents to endure sleepless nights and threatening livestock and crops. The Water Development Board (WDB) opened all 44 gates of the Teesta Barrage to manage the situation.

According to the WDB, the water level, which was below the danger mark at 3 p.m., began rising rapidly from 6 p.m. and reached 52.30 meters by 10 p.m., surpassing the danger level of 52.15 meters. Low-lying areas in ten unions, including Purba Chhatnai, Khogakhharibari, Tepakhharibari, Khalisha Chapani, Golmunda, and Dauyabari, have been inundated. The Dalia WDB executive engineer stated that heavy rainfall in India’s upstream regions is driving the rise in water levels. Local authorities and the WDB are monitoring the situation and warning residents in vulnerable areas to move to safer locations.

As-Sunnah Foundation has begun distributing 193 tons of food among 10,000 flood-affected people. The announcement was made on Sunday night by Islamic scholar and foundation chairman Shaykh Ahmadullah through his Facebook page, where he shared photos of relief trucks heading toward seven affected upazilas.

According to Shaykh Ahmadullah, the relief includes 80 tons of rice, 16 tons of lentils, 20 tons of dates, 8 tons of oil, 5 tons of salt, 4 tons of flattened rice, 2 tons of puffed rice, 8 tons of water, and 50 tons of livestock feed, totaling 193 tons. Earlier, the foundation had announced plans to build permanent two-room tin houses for 300 families who lost their homes in the floods.

The foundation’s relief and housing initiatives aim to support flood victims with both immediate food assistance and long-term shelter solutions, as ongoing rains raise concerns about prolonged flooding in affected regions.

The Dhaka University unit of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has called for a permanent and sustainable solution to the recurring waterlogging problem on campus following heavy rainfall. In response to the demand, Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Abdus Salam visited Bangladesh-Kuwait Maitree Hall and Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall on Monday. During the visit, student leaders submitted a memorandum seeking comprehensive measures to address the issue, and the administrator assured prompt action.

Chhatra Dal leaders said that prolonged water accumulation on roads, residential halls, and surrounding areas has disrupted student movement and increased health risks. They urged authorities to adopt long-term planning rather than temporary fixes. Abdus Salam stated that a government project is already underway to resolve long-standing waterlogging in Nilkhet, New Market, and areas near Shahid Sergeant Zahurul Haque Hall, with partial benefits expected by the next monsoon.

He also announced the supply of fogger machines to two halls, regular mosquito control and cleaning drives, and the installation of pumping and sub-power stations to ensure lasting drainage improvements.

Continuous heavy rainfall and upstream hill runoff have caused the Teesta River to swell again. At 8 p.m. on Monday, the river was flowing 10 centimeters above the danger level (52.25) at the Dalia point of the Teesta Barrage, the country’s largest. Earlier in the day, the water level rose steadily, crossing the danger mark by evening. According to Amitabh Chowdhury, executive engineer of the Water Development Board’s Teesta Dalia Division, the water level may rise up to 20 centimeters above the danger mark within the next 24 hours, raising fears of a major flood.

As the water level increased, floodwaters began entering low-lying areas of Dimla and Jaldhaka upazilas in Nilphamari district. A bulletin signed by Mahmudul Islam Shovon of the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre reported that water levels in the Teesta and Dudhkumar rivers in northern Rangpur Division have risen over the past 24 hours. Within the next 24 to 48 hours, parts of Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat, Rangpur, and Kurigram may experience short-term flooding.

To maintain normal flow, 44 sluice gates of the Teesta Barrage have been opened, which could worsen flooding in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, and Rangpur districts.

A section of the recently renovated road in Old Dhaka’s Dholai Khal area collapsed on Monday, prompting authorities to suspend traffic through the affected portion. The incident occurred near Narinda intersection, where a large hole formed beside the road island. No casualties were reported, but the collapse caused severe traffic congestion as vehicles were diverted to one side of the road.

According to the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), the collapse was triggered by soil erosion due to leakage in an old water pipe belonging to WASA. Repair work began immediately after the incident. Local residents said the road suddenly caved in during continuous rainfall on Sunday afternoon, after which police and residents cordoned off the area to prevent accidents.

DSCC officials inspected the site and started repairs. Sub-assistant engineer Md. Tarek Hossain stated that the main repair would take two to three days, while full restoration including concrete curing could take about ten days. One side of the road will remain open to reduce public inconvenience.

The Kaptai-Karnaphuli Hydropower Plant in Rangamati achieved its highest electricity production of the year following heavy rainfall and upstream water flow that raised the Kaptai Lake level. On Monday morning, the lake’s water level reached 100.60 feet mean sea level, surpassing Sunday night’s 99.15 feet. As a result, the plant’s five units generated a total of 206 megawatts of electricity by 9 a.m. Monday, marking the highest output so far in 2026.

According to plant manager engineer Mahmud Hasan, the increase in water level directly contributed to the surge in power generation. The control room engineers reported that units 1, 3, 4, and 5 each produced 40 megawatts, while unit 2 generated 46 megawatts. The combined capacity of the five units is 240 megawatts.

Last year, electricity generation exceeded 200 megawatts until November but dropped below that level from December due to reduced water levels in the lake.

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.

At least nine workers were killed when a massive heap of waste collapsed at a waste-to-energy plant on the outskirts of Pune, in India’s western Maharashtra state. The incident occurred on Wednesday after heavy rainfall caused thousands of tons of waste from a nearby landfill to fall onto the plant’s administrative building. Operator Antony Waste said 23 workers were trapped inside the building when the collapse occurred.

Rescue teams recovered nine bodies after a prolonged operation, while 14 others were rescued alive. Continuous rain hampered the rescue efforts, and plant authorities reported severe difficulties in reaching those trapped under the debris. The plant’s operations have been temporarily suspended pending structural and safety assessments.

The report notes that such accidents are common during India’s monsoon season, which runs from June to September, as prolonged rainfall weakens older structures. Scientists have warned that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in India, and meteorologists fear that a strong El Niño this year could further disrupt normal weather patterns.

A severe heatwave has gripped the central United States, breaking multiple long-standing temperature records across several cities. According to preliminary data from the National Weather Service, Salt Lake City in Utah and Billings in Montana both reached 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) on Sunday, marking the highest temperatures recorded in more than 150 years of recordkeeping. The extreme heat has disrupted daily life across the northern plains and Rocky Mountain regions.

The intense conditions have also hampered efforts to control ongoing wildfires in Colorado and Utah. Meteorologists warned that the high temperatures are expected to persist through Tuesday. Just a week earlier, the U.S. East Coast experienced another heatwave, with New York and Philadelphia reaching around 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

Experts cited climate change as a key driver behind the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves worldwide. They attributed the trend to the continued use of coal, oil, and gas, and the resulting greenhouse gas emissions. The World Health Organization reported that June was the hottest on record in Western Europe, where more than 1,300 people died due to extreme heat.

More than 10,000 people died across Europe during an eight-day heatwave from June 20 to 28, according to a report released Sunday by EuroMOMO, a monitoring organization jointly operated by the European Union and the World Health Organization. The report stated that most of the deaths occurred among people aged 65 and older, primarily due to heatstroke and heat-induced cardiac or respiratory failure.

EuroMOMO official and Danish Statens Serum Institute chief physician Lasse Vestergaard told Reuters that the deaths were directly caused by extreme heat, calling the number unusually high for such a short period. The report did not specify country-by-country figures but noted that a large share of the deaths occurred in France and Belgium. Official data indicate that EU countries have been recording an average of 500 heat-related deaths per week for the past eight weeks.

European scientists attributed the June heatwave to human-induced climate change and warned that similar extreme heat events are likely to recur in the coming years.

An elderly woman named Rowshon Ara Begum, aged 70, died on Sunday afternoon when the wall of her earthen house collapsed due to continuous heavy rainfall in Dhukundi village of Amlab Union, Belabo upazila, Narsingdi. She was the wife of the late Abdul Aziz and had been living with her daughter in their homestead. The wall reportedly softened after days of rain and suddenly fell on her, causing fatal injuries before locals could rescue her.

Police from Belabo station visited the site following the incident. The victim’s family said they are living in extreme hardship, as their house has nearly collapsed, leaving them without shelter. The same day, another earthen house in Pahar Ujilabo village also collapsed due to heavy rain, though no casualties occurred.

Local residents urged authorities to relocate families living in vulnerable earthen houses to safer places and take steps for rehabilitation of those affected by the continuous rainfall.