The flood situation in Northwest Bangladesh is likely to improve whereas in three Northeast districts the situation may remain steady.
Water levels are rising in Central and Western regions of the country, yet falling in the extreme North.
The prevailing flood situation in numerous districts in Central Bangladesh surrounding Dhaka is likely to worsen further.
Thirty flood related deaths have been reported thus far.
The rainfall forecast for the next few days suggests light to moderate rain for much of the country, as well as for neighboring upstream regions.
The GoB at a press briefing on 1 August confirmed that the overall flood situation is improving and it was not necessary to declare a state of national disaster.
As of the morning of the 2nd August 27 out of 60 river level monitoring stations were above danger level.
Source: UN WFP Bangladesh Disaster Risk Reduction Unit.
Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre, Bangladesh Web Site: http://www.ffwc.gov.bd
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