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Gumti River facts for kids
Gumti River originates from Dumbur in the northeastern hilly region of the Tripura Division, that is part of the so-called Chittagonian agency.
The Gumti is a hilly river having a strong current. Its flow varies from 100 to 20,000 ft³/s at Comilla. During the rains its average breadth is about 100 m, it is full from bank to bank and the current is rapid. But during the winter it shrinks and becomes fordable at most places. In a year of normal rainfall the river rises to above 1.5 m than the level of the surrounding areas. Flash floods are common phenomena of this river and it occurs at regular intervals.
Images for kids
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The banks of river Gomati in Jaunpur
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Temporary dam stopping Gomti river's flow for riverfront construction on the actual riverbed.
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Gomti Riverfront - Heavy Machinery right over riverbed and flood plain. A fragile ecology destroyed forever.
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Gomti Riverfront reclaimed riverbed and floodplain