<div style="text-align: justify; "><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The water level of the Gomti River in Cumilla has risen to 70 centimeters above the danger mark, submerging homes in the low-lying char areas and leaving thousands of residents in distress.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">From Wednesday morning to 10 am on Thursday, the river's water level increased by 58 centimeters, exacerbating the situation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Several cracks have been reported along the riverbanks, raising concerns of further breaches. Continuous heavy rainfall in India's Tripura has contributed to the rising water levels in the Gomti River, according to sources from the Water Development Board.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At least 25 spots along the riverbanks in the Adarsha Sadar, Burichang, Brahmanpara, Debidwar, and Muradnagar upazilas are now at risk.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In addition, low-lying areas in the Chauddagram and Nangalkot upazilas of the district have been flooded. Homes, fish farms, and various projects have been inundated.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Heavy rainfall over the past few days has also caused severe waterlogging in several parts of Cumilla city. Areas such as Chakbazar, Kandirpar, Salauddin Mor, Chartha, Thakurpara, DC Road, and Bagichagaon have experienced significant waterlogging, leading to disruption and hardship for residents.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">bnbd24/kh</div>