Continuous and intermittent rainfall since Friday night has caused severe waterlogging across Rangpur city, submerging roads, alleys, and homes under knee-deep water. The downpour left large parts of the city, including Lalbagh Railgate, Khamar Mor, Babu Khan, Senpara, and nearby areas, inundated. Residents reported water entering their houses, forcing them to move furniture to higher ground, while transportation became difficult due to flooded streets.
Locals blamed the long-standing unplanned and weak drainage system for the recurring problem, saying even moderate rain now leads to waterlogging. Many families in Shantibagh and other neighborhoods were trapped in their homes, and residents complained that no local representatives or officials had visited them. The stagnant water has also damaged roads, increasing the risk of accidents. Citizens demanded immediate drainage repairs, regular cleaning, and an effective water disposal system.
According to Rangpur City Corporation, emergency measures are underway to drain the water and restore normalcy. The local weather office recorded 68.8 millimeters of rainfall in the past 24 hours and warned that conditions could worsen if the weather does not improve.
রংপুর অফিস প্রকাশ : ০২ মে ২০২৬, ১৮: ৪৯ টানা ও থেমে থেমে বৃষ্টিতে রংপুর নগরীর বিস্তীর্ণ এলাকা জলাবদ্ধতায় তলিয়ে গেছে। অলিগলি, সড়ক ও বসতবাড়িতে হাঁটুসমান পানি জমে জনজীবন কার্যত স্থবির হয়ে পড়েছে। এতে চরম ভোগান্তিতে পড়েছেন নগরবাসী। শুক্রবার রাত থেকে শনিবার
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