Summary
The water level is now just a tiny bit higher than the highest recorded flood level.
Officials from the Water Resources Department warned people to stay careful.
Police leaders and local officials are checking the river banks for safety.
Key Points
4 points1
River rose 10 cm in four hours, reaching 50.53 meters.
2
Forecast predicts it could reach 50.62 meters by Sunday morning.
3
Several nearby rivers are also above danger levels.
4
The state leader looked at the area from a plane to help with rescue work.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsinundation
when water spreads over land that is usually dry
embankments
raised banks that keep a river from spilling over
precautionary
actions taken early to keep people safe
erosion
the wearing away of soil by water
gauge
a device that measures the height of the water
bulletin
an official message sharing important news
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