Parts of Port City Go Under Water Due to Incessant Rains

Despite repeated assurances from the authorities concerned to end waterlogging, parts of Chattogram port city witnessed severe waterlogging on Sunday as in previous years.

Important roads in Chawkbazar, Jamal Khan, Agrabad, Boro Pole, Choto Pole, Halishahar, Patenga, EPZ, Prabartak Intersection, Bahaddarhat, Muradpur, Bakolia, Sholoshohor, Dampara and many low-lying areas got waterlogged, causing immense sufferings to the city dwellers.

Those who came out of their homes to join daily works in the morning were the worst sufferers as rainwater entered many vehicles, creating traffic jams on the city streets.

According to the local met officer, 30.8 mm of rainfall was recorded in the city from 9 am on Saturday to 9 am on Sunday, and the rain is likely to continue for a few more days.