43-Year Record Rainfall Causes Severe Waterlogging, Landslides, and Regional Disruptions in Chattogram & CHT

Chattogram and the CHT districts (Rangamati, Khagrachari, Bandarban) experienced 43-year record rainfall, triggering severe urban waterlogging, landslide risks, and infrastructure damage, including the Patenga bypass road collapse. The events in July 2026 caused two child fatalities due to a landslide in Chattogram. Transportation services, including Shah Amanat International Airport and trains, faced major disruptions, while tourism centers in Bandarban were closed. Emergency responses led by the Chattogram City Corporation and the Bangladesh Army included canal clearing and evacuation alerts.