Furthermore, two mild tremors were felt in Chittagong on Friday night, without causing apparently andy more damage. The water levels of all the rivers in the basin are rising but flowing below their respective danger levels except the Muhuri at one point and Halda at two points the Sangu at one point and the Matamuhuri at one. At one point Halda river recorded slight fall in the water level. Brahmaputra Basin Out of the four major rivers, one is flowing above flood danger mark by 13 cm and the remaining three below. The water levels are forecasted to continue to increase in the 24 hours up to today.
All major rivers are likely to record increase in water levels but remain below the danger level.
Meghna Basin Five rivers in the basin are flowing above their respective danger level and likely to continue to rise. More than 100,000 people in the northern region have lost their homes. The UNDP Office is seeking confirmation from official sources about unofficial reports suggesting that nearly 800,000 people are marooned in different parts of the country. Earthen dwellings have also suffered extensive damages. A comprehensive picture of the overall damages is however not yet available.