Heavy rain and the onrush of water from upstream have raised river water levels, inundating low-lying areas and triggering flash floods in several districts. It also forecast flooding in some low-lying areas of Kurigram, Gaibandha, Jamalpur, Bogura, Sirajganj, Tangail, Naogaon, and Natore over the next three to five days. Our correspondents from several districts yesterday reported flash flooding and inundation of low-lying areas. According to local authorities and the Bangladesh Water Development Board, hill water began entering the rivers on Friday night, causing water levels to rise rapidly. The water level is continuing to rise, and fish from many ponds are being washed away.