Situation Report Disaster Management Information Centre Disaster Management Bureau (DMB) Ministry of Food and Disaster Management Disaster Management and Relief Bhaban (6th Floor) 92-93 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh Phone: +88-02-9890937, Fax: +88-02-9890854 Email:
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[email protected] Web: http://www.cdmp.org.bdH ,H www.dmb.gov.bd Emergency Flood Situation Title: Emergency Bangladesh Location: 20°22'N-26°36'N, 87°48'E-92°41'E, Covering From: TUE-02-SEP-2008:1200 Period: To: WED-03-SEP-2008:1200 Transmission Date/Time: WED-03-SEP-2008:1500 Prepared by: DMIC, DMB Flood, Rainfall, River Situation and Summary of Water Levels Current Situation: Flood situation in the north and north-eastern part of the country is likely to improve further. The mighty Brahmaputra – Jamuna started falling. More low lying areas in some districts are likely to inundate by next 24-48 hours. FLOOD, RAINFALL AND RIVER SITUATION SUMMARY (as on September 3, 2008) Flood Outlook • Flood situation in the north and north-eastern part of the country is likely to improve further in the next 24- 48 hrs. • The mighty Brahmaputra –Jamuna started falling at all the monitoring stations and is likely to improve further in the next 24-48 hrs. • The confluence of both the rivers (the Padma at Goalundo & Bhagyakul) will continue rising at moderate rate for next 2-3 days. • More low lying areas in the districts of Chandpur, Serajganj, Tangail, Munshiganj, Manikganj, Faridpur, Madaripur, Shariatpur, Dohar & Nawabganj of Dhaka district, Shibganj & Sadar of Chapai-Nawabganj district is likely to inundate by next 24-48 hours.