Bangladesh, July 20 -- Flood situation deteriorated at many places in northern and central regions, even if water levels of many rivers started to fall on Friday.

Thousands of flood victims, however, remained hungry and vulnerable to diseases like diarrhoea as relief supplies were scanty to meet their needs.

However, 14 rivers at 22 points in 15 districts were flowing above the danger mark on the day, according to the state-run Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC).

FFWC in its evening update said Jamuna and Padma rivers would continue to swell in the next 48 hours.

The situation in Manikganj, Rajbari, Faridpur and Munshiganj districts might deteriorate during the period, it predicted.

Padma at Shureswar point and Old Brahmaputra...