Dhaka, July 9 -- The water level in the Gomti River has surged sharply due to two days of continuous rainfall and upstream hill runoff, prompting the district administration to issue an emergency alert for riverbanks residents.

As of 9am Wednesday, the river's water level was recorded at 8.30 metres-just three metres below the danger level of 11.30 metres, according to the Water Development Board in Comilla, UNB reports.

"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 resi...