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CUMILLA, July 11, 2025 (BSS) - The water level in the Gomti River in Cumilla has started receding as rainfall started easing today.
The water level increased for a few days due to continuous rains and inundation from upstream, but now it has started decreasing and this is bringing relief to the people of the low-lying area and char.
According to the Water Development Board (WDB), the water level of the Gomti River was 8.94 meters at 9:09 am today, which is flowing 2.36 meters below the danger level while the water level was 9.33 meters at 12:00 midnight tonight.
Earlier on Thursday, the water level of the Gomti River was almost touching the danger level. Due to reduced rainfall in the Indian state of Tripura, the flow of inundation from upstream has also decreased.
Executive Engineer of the WDB Khan Md Waliuzzaman said the water level is gradually falling with the reduction in rainfall. "If there is no heavy rain at the river's source in Tripura, India, the water level is expected to decrease further," he added.
Deputy Commissioner Md. Amirul Kaysar said, 583 shelters have been prepared, sufficient dry food, GR rice and cash are in stock. Now the water level of the Gomti river has started receding, he added.
