Rivers in Bangladesh's Barishal Division Exceed Danger Levels

Severe flooding is impacting Bangladesh's Barishal division, with water levels in nine rivers exceeding danger marks. Data from the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) indicates that at least 11 points across the division are experiencing elevated river levels, with the highest recorded at 80 centimeters above the danger level.

The Surma-Meghna river at Tazumuddin is the most critically affected, flowing 80cm above the danger mark. Other rivers also show significant increases: the Surma-Meghna at Daulatkhan in Bhola is 47cm above, the Kirtonkhola in Barishal is 9cm above, and the Baleswar in Pirojpur is 21cm above the danger mark. Several other river points, including the Bishkhali and Payra systems, are also experiencing levels ranging from 9cm to 27cm above the danger threshold.

According to Tajul Islam, a sub-assistant engineer at BWDB Barishal, the abnormal rise in water levels is a consequence of the combined effects of the full moon tide and a low-pressure system developing in the Bay of Bengal. "As a result, water levels in several major rivers in the southern region, including the Meghna, are flowing above the danger mark," he stated.

The Payra-Buriswar river at Amtali is currently at the danger mark. The BWDB is monitoring the situation closely as these elevated levels pose a significant risk to riverside communities in the southern region.

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As a result, water levels in several major rivers in the southern region, including the Meghna, are flowing above the danger mark.