<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Heavy rains and a rising water level have caused panic among people marooned by flash floods in Sylhet, according to media reports</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>It rained overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday in the north-eastern city after five consecutive days without showers.</div><div><br></div><div>On the other hand, the Bangladesh Water Development Board has forecast moderate to heavy rain, lowering the risk of fresh flooding.</div><div><br></div><div>BWDB Sub-Divisional Engineer AKM Niloy Pasha said to media that It has been raining in Sylhet but there is no risk of a further rise in the water level. But mountain runoffs could worsen the situation if it rains in India.</div><div><br></div><div>Many areas in Sylhet are still waterlogged, though the situation has improved in various parts of the city over the past few days.</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>