Waterlogging in Chattogram

TK 14,389CR PROJECTS TO MITIGATE WATERLOGGING / Deadline extends, cost goes up but suffering lingers on

Every year, Chattogram sinks following rain, which washes away the tall claims of monsoon preparedness by the city corporation and Chattogram Development Authority.

Recent floods lay bare our vulnerabilities

Authorities must implement climate-resilient policies

Will there be relief from waterlogging?

City authorities must bolster efforts to prevent it this monsoon

41mm rain causes waterlogging in low-lying Ctg areas

Many low-lying areas of Chattogram city went under knee-deep water due to rain, causing sufferings to commuters and residents today (June 17, 2022).

Port city dwellers suffer due to waterlogging

Most of the areas in the port city of Chattogram go under knee-to-waist deep water due to incessant downpour since Sunday night causing immense sufferings for the city dwellers.

The curse of Agrabad

Some locals now keep boats, not cars, in their garages. Before going out to work, people here always check the tide schedules. During the high tide, businesses come to a grinding halt while students attend classes sitting on high benches as the ground floors of schools go under knee-deep water.

May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024

Deadline extends, cost goes up but suffering lingers on

Every year, Chattogram sinks following rain, which washes away the tall claims of monsoon preparedness by the city corporation and Chattogram Development Authority.

August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023

Recent floods lay bare our vulnerabilities

Authorities must implement climate-resilient policies

May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023

Will there be relief from waterlogging?

City authorities must bolster efforts to prevent it this monsoon

June 17, 2022
June 17, 2022

41mm rain causes waterlogging in low-lying Ctg areas

Many low-lying areas of Chattogram city went under knee-deep water due to rain, causing sufferings to commuters and residents today (June 17, 2022).

July 8, 2019
July 8, 2019

Port city dwellers suffer due to waterlogging

Most of the areas in the port city of Chattogram go under knee-to-waist deep water due to incessant downpour since Sunday night causing immense sufferings for the city dwellers.

October 20, 2018
October 20, 2018

The curse of Agrabad

Some locals now keep boats, not cars, in their garages. Before going out to work, people here always check the tide schedules. During the high tide, businesses come to a grinding halt while students attend classes sitting on high benches as the ground floors of schools go under knee-deep water.