July 17, 2026
Experts say changing rainfall patterns are pushing Bangladesh beyond traditional river floods into a new era of urban flooding
Waterlogging has disrupted normal life as more rain is forecast
Water levels in key rivers continue to rise as upstream flows pour in from India
Heavy rain raises the risk of flash floods, waterlogging and landslides in several vulnerable districts around the country
High tide worsens the crisis, submerging more neighbourhoods, roads and railway tracks across the port city
City roads briefly go under water before drains are cleared and flow restored
If the weather system intensifies, it will lead to increased rainfall, a BMD meteorologist says
Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra seaports have been advised to display Local Warning Signal No. 3
