The flood situation in Sylhet is remian unchanged. The water level of Surma River has increased at Kanaighat and Sylhet points. However, the flood waters in Sunamganj have decreased a bit.
Besides 5 upazilas of the district, many areas of 5 wards of Sylhet city are submerged. Some parts of the city including Shahjalal sub-city, Sobhanighat, Sheikhghat, Kalighat, Taltala, Jamtala are submerged in knee-deep water.
Traffic is disrupted in these places and public life is disrupted. People have left their homes and moved elsewhere. The city corporation and district administration are working to stand by the affected people.
Meanwhile, the flood water in Sunamganj has decreased a bit. Due to the flood situation, 26 schools have been temporarily closed.