The flood situation in Chattogram Division, including the three hill districts and Cox's Bazar, is expected to improve gradually over the next 48 hours, although short-term flooding remains a concern in parts of the Sylhet and Rangpur divisions, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC).
In its latest 48-hour forecast issued on Friday, the FFWC said floodwaters in low-lying areas along rivers in Bandarban, Chattogram and Cox's Bazar are likely to recede over the next one to two days as river levels begin to fall.
However, it warned that low-lying areas along rivers in Feni and Khagrachhari could experience short-term flooding, while parts of Lakshmipur and Noakhali may also face temporary inundation.
In the Sylhet region, flood conditions in low-lying areas of Moulvibazar and Habiganj are expected to improve gradually. Despite the overall improvement, riverbank areas in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrokona, Sherpur and Mymensingh may still experience short-term flooding during the forecast period.
The FFWC also cautioned that low-lying areas along rivers in Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat and Rangpur could be affected by temporary flooding over the next 24 to 48 hours.
In addition, riverbank communities in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram may face fresh inundation within the next 72 hours as water levels continue to rise.
The forecast also indicates heavy to very heavy rainfall across the Sylhet, Chattogram, Rangpur, Mymensingh and Rajshahi divisions over the next 24 to 48 hours, which could further influence river levels in vulnerable areas.
Meanwhile, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Chattogram, has postponed Saturday's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination in all districts under its jurisdiction due to adverse weather and the deteriorating flood situation.
According to a notice issued on Friday, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) examination (Subject Code: 275), scheduled for Saturday, has been deferred in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Khagrachhari, Rangamati and Bandarban.
The education board said a revised examination schedule will be announced later.
