The water level in the Gomti River in Cumilla has started to recede, thanks to a reduction in rainfall, authorities confirmed on Friday. After days of heavy rains and upstream flow from the hills, which brought the river close to the danger mark, the situation is now showing signs of improvement.
According to the Cumilla Water Development Board (WDB), the river’s water level began to drop from midnight. By 9 a.m. on Friday, the level had fallen to 8.94 meters, down from 9.20 meters recorded on Thursday evening. The danger level for the Gomti River in Cumilla is set at 11.30 meters, leaving some room for relief as the water levels move further away from critical levels.
Khan Md Waliuzzaman, Executive Engineer of the WDB, stated that the river’s water level is gradually decreasing due to reduced rainfall. “If there is no heavy rain at the river’s source in Tripura, India, the water level is expected to decrease further,” he said, offering hope for continued improvement.
Residents in flood-affected areas also reported signs of recovery. Water has started to recede from the char areas of the river and urban sections of Cumilla, bringing some relief to those impacted by the recent flooding.
Cumilla has recorded 57 millimeters of rainfall over the past 24 hours, according to Md Arifur Rahman, acting officer at the Cumilla Meteorological Office. He confirmed that rainfall has been decreasing and is likely to decline further throughout the day.
Earlier this week, continuous rainfall and water flow from upstream hills caused the Gomti River’s water level to surge, raising concerns about potential flooding. While the water level approached critical levels, it ultimately stayed below the danger mark, sparing the region from more severe impacts.
Authorities remain vigilant, closely monitoring weather patterns and river levels to ensure preparedness in case of any sudden changes. For now, the easing rainfall and falling water levels bring a welcome reprieve for Cumilla residents.
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