The water level in the Gomti River has surged sharply due to two days of continuous rainfall and water from upstream, prompting the district administration to issue an emergency alert for riverbank residents.
As of 9am on Wednesday, the river’s water level was recorded at 8.3 metres—just three metres below the danger level of 11.3 metres, according to the Water Development Board in Comilla.
“The water level in the Gomti river is rising rapidly and it is time to remain vigilant,” said Khan Mohammad Waliuzzaman, executive engineer (Gomti division) of the Water Development Board in Comilla.
He added that the situation is being closely monitored.
In response, the Comilla district administration has urged residents, particularly those in low-lying and erosion-prone areas, to stay alert and prepare to move to shelter centres if necessary.
Authorities said a joint initiative by the district administration and the Water Development Board has been taken to prepare for any potential flooding.
