Due to a low-pressure system formed over the Bay of Bengal, Feni has recorded 159 millimeters of rainfall in the past 24 hours. This is the highest single-day rainfall in the district so far this season.

On Friday morning, Md. Mojibur Rahman, acting officer of Feni Meteorological Office, confirmed the information.

He stated that due to the low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, a total of 159 millimeters of rain was recorded in the district over the 24-hour period from 6 AM Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday. This marks the highest single-day rainfall in Feni this season. Rain is expected to continue across the district until tomorrow, he added.

Meanwhile, heavy rainfall combined with the low-pressure system caused unusual tidal surges and strong currents, flooding several villages in four unions of the coastal upazila of Sonagazi.

However, the water has since receded. If the rainfall increases and upstream water from India flows in, the water level of the Muhuri River could rise above the danger mark.

Md. Abul Kashem, Sub-Divisional Engineer of Feni Water Development Board, said that if rainfall increases upstream in India, water levels in Bangladeshi portion of the river will rise. Currently, Muhuri River is still flowing below the danger level. Preparations have been made for possible flooding. Already, special precautions have been taken for 21 vulnerable embankments in Parshuram upazila and 20 in Phulgazi.

It is worth noting that in August of last year, Feni experienced one of the worst floods in recent memory, surpassing all previous records. The devastating flood claimed the lives of 29 people.

It also caused damage worth hundreds of crores of taka across nearly every sector, including roads, educational institutions, motor vehicles, homes and businesses. Even the district town was submerged, with over one million people trapped by floodwaters. People from across the country came forward to help and rescue those affected.