Floods in Bangladesh
When floods happen in Bangladesh
June to October — Monsoon in season now
River flooding peaks when the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rise together.
River flood forecast — Bangladesh
No chance of exceeding even its 2-year flood flow in this forecast.
GloFAS alert level: Inactive · Peak expected: in 11-14 days (on 2026-11-01) · forecast of 19 Oct 2026
No chance of exceeding even its 2-year flood flow in this forecast.
GloFAS alert level: Inactive · Peak expected: as currently ongoing · forecast of 19 Oct 2026
A 1% chance of exceeding its 2-year flood flow.
GloFAS alert level: Inactive · Peak expected: as currently ongoing · forecast of 19 Oct 2026
GloFAS forecasts are computer model output, published for information only. They are not a flood warning: only national and regional authorities issue flood warnings for their own area. A reporting point is a place on the model's river network, which may sit a few kilometres from the town it is named after. All rivers →
What to do in a flood
The steps below are the same wherever you are — the hazard does not change because the border does. Read the flood safety guide →
Emergency numbers — Bangladesh
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999 — National emergency service
Toll-free from any mobile. Connects police, fire service or ambulance.
Verified 4 September 2026. Numbers change; check locally if this date is old.
Sources and update frequency for every figure on this page are listed on data sources, and the collection method on methodology.