Authorities started a 17,188-meter drainage project in Patuakhali town in June 2023, costing 96 crore taka, to resolve persistent waterlogging. Scheduled for completion by December 2024, the project remains unfinished, causing ongoing flooding during rains and high tides. Poor coordination between new and old drains, blocked channels, and incomplete road repairs have worsened conditions. Residents report submerged streets and homes, while officials acknowledge delays and infrastructural issues, urging pumping solutions to manage rising water levels and improve drainage.