Rivers continue to swell, inundate more areas
The flood situation is continuing to deteriorate in northern and central parts of the country compelling thousands of people to take refuge in places like educational institutions and high roads. The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) said low-lying areas in 14 northern and central districts of the country could be inundated further in the next 48-72 hours as water levels of all rivers are increasing. Of the 73 places where river water level is monitored, 39 marked a rise while 29 marked a fall. The others remained unchanged.