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| Identifier: | 05DHAKA3852 |
|---|---|
| Wikileaks: | View 05DHAKA3852 at Wikileaks.org |
| Origin: | Embassy Dhaka |
| Created: | 2005-08-08 08:09:00 |
| Classification: | UNCLASSIFIED |
| Tags: | EAID BG IT TH NP IN |
| Redacted: | This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks. |
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.
UNCLAS DHAKA 003852 SIPDIS AIDAC DCHA/OFDA FOR ROBERT THAYER AID/W FOR CHRIS LA FARGUE, ANE/SAA (A) DESK OFFICER STATE/W FOR SA/PB DCHA/FFP FOR MATTHEW NIMS AND LAUREN LANDIS ROME FOR FODAG BANGKOK FOR TOM DOLAN KATHMANDU FOR BILL BERGER, REBECCA SCHEURER E.O. 12958 TAGS: EAID, BG, IT, TH, NP, IN SUBJECT: BANGLADESH 2005 FLOOD CONDITION REPORT NO. 5 REFERENCE: DHAKA 03696 DATED AUGUST 01, 2005 1. Summary: This cable updates the information provided in the referenced cable. The overall flood situation in the country remains normal and the localized flood situation continued to improve. BDG and other humanitarian agencies are closely monitoring the situation and maintaining close contact with key disaster partners. End Summary. 2. Rainfall: According to the BDG Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (FFWC) report dated 07 August, 2005, heavy rainfall (over 50 mm in 24 hours) at two places in the Brahmaputra basin, 3 places in the Meghna basin, and 8 places in the South Eastern Hill basin was recorded during the last 24 hours. The rest of the country recorded light to moderate rainfall during the past few days. 3. General River Conditions: Yesterday, the FFWC water level monitoring stations' records, available from 76 reporting stations (out of the total 86 stations), indicated 45 stations rising, 25 stations falling, 5 stations remaining steady and 1 station (the Halda at Narayanhat/Chittagong) flowing above danger level. 4. Regional Flood Conditions: The overall flood situation in the country remains normal and localized flood situations are expected to improve further. The low-lying areas in and around Dhaka, Munshiganj and Narayanganj districts remained unchanged and not a cause for concern. 5. Rainfall/Flood Prediction: Rainfall predictions by the BDG Meteorological Department are normal for the next two weeks of August. 6. Government of Bangladesh Response: BDG District-level Disaster Management Committees are monitoring the flood situation and providing assistance on a priority basis. 7. Mission Strategy: The Mission continues to closely monitor the monsoon condition through its NGO partners and the Disaster Emergency Response local consultative sub- group, consisting of BDG, donors and implementing partner representatives. CHAMMAS
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