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Several low-lying areas and roads in Chuadanga city have experienced waterlogging following several days of continuous rain.
Jaminur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Chuadanga Meteorological Office, said Chuadanga recorded 91mm of rainfall in the last 48 hours. This has caused significant hardship for residents across various parts of the city, as per UNB reports.
According to the Chuadanga Water Development Board, there is no risk of flooding in the Chuadanga region due to the opening of the Farakka Barrage.
However, the water level in the Mathabhanga River has risen due to the ongoing rain, and the lack of proper drainage in low-lying areas could worsen the situation.
The waterlogging caused severe problems for residents, particularly those living in low-lying areas. The daily lives of low-income residents and labourers have been severely disrupted, with rickshaw and auto-rickshaw drivers being hit particularly hard.
Chuadanga Water Development Board Executive Engineer Arif Ahmed said, "We have noticed the problem of waterlogging in some low-lying areas of the city. We are trying to take the necessary steps to drain out the water as soon as possible.
The water level of the Mathabhanga River rose by 2 cm at Hatboalia point on Tuesday. So far, the water is flowing 5 cm below the danger level, he said.
Usually, when the water level of the Padma river rises, Mathabhanga river swells too. However, the water of the Padma river has not yet entered the Mathabhanga River, If the water of Padma River enters the Mathabhanga, the water level is likely to rise, he added.