DHAKA, Aug 21, 2024 (BSS) - A total of eight districts have been flooded in the country due to heavy rain and onrush of water from the upstream regions.

     "The flood situation may further deteriorate," said Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief KM Ali Reza at a press briefing at the secretariat here today.

     Meanwhile, 1.87 crore cash, 15,900 metric tons of rice and 15,000 packets of dry food have been allotted in flood affected areas, he said, adding that army and navy teams have already reached Feni and they have started rescue operations.

     According to the report given by the Feni Deputy Commissioner, 1,600 people have taken shelter in 78 centers.

     He said that Sunamganj, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Feni, Chattogram, Noakhali, Cumilla and Khagrachari districts have been affected by floods.

     According to the information of met offices, moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to be occurred in the north-eastern region of the country in the next 48 hours.

     As a result, water of the main rivers of Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrokona, Moulvibazar and Habiganj districts of North-East region may increase at some points from time to time, a press release said.

     Ali Reza said that the water of the main rivers in the northeastern and eastern parts of the country is increasing at the moment.

     He also said that the water of Kushiara, Manu, Dhalai, Khoai, Muhuri, Feni and Halda rivers is flowing over the border at seven stations.

     In the next 24 hours, the water level of Manu, Khoai, Dhalai and Shari-Goyain rivers of Moulvibazar and Habiganj districts may flow above the danger level at several points, he said, adding that the lower areas of those regions may also be inundated.