The water of Gomti fell below the threshold

Except Gomti in Comilla, the water level of most of the rivers has fallen below the flood limit. The flood forecasting center said that the flood situation will become normal in the next 24 hours. At present the water of the river is flowing three centimeters below the danger line.

Comilla Water Development Board Executive Engineer Khan Md. Waliuzzaman.

He said that the water of Gomti river is decreasing. Flowing three centimeters below the threshold. The situation is improving.

Earlier, on the night of August 22, Gomti water flowed above the highest level in Bipatseema's memory. That night the water flowed 134 cm above the danger line. On that day, around 12 o'clock in the morning, the dam in Burburia area of ​​Shonalal Union of Burichong Upazila of the river broke and the water flow increased in the locality. As a result, the low-lying areas are inundated and cause severe floods.

After the breaking of the dam, the water level of Gomti started decreasing. The next day, Friday and Saturday, the danger zone decreased by 1 cm. 3-7 cm less flow on Sunday and Monday. As of Monday, the flow of water was 35 cm above the danger line. The water level of this river reached the danger level around 9 o'clock on Tuesday night.

Bangladesh /OF