Severe waterlogging across Chattogram city following heavy rainfall; transport disruptions, stranded trains, and commercial damage reported

Heavy rainfall starting from Sunday night, totaling 189mm in 24 hours, exacerbated by tidal pressure, has caused severe waterlogging in Chattogram city by Monday, August 17, 2026. Submerged areas include Muradpur, Bahaddarhat, Agrabad, Sholashahar, Cantonment, Katalganj, Panchlaish, Faridapara, Chawkbazar, North Kattali, South Nalapara, Jamalkhan, Bakalia, Mehedibagh, Kapasgola, and Halishahar. The flooding has disrupted public life, with knee to waist-deep water on major roads. Two university shuttle trains were stranded at Sholashahar station, forcing the university to provide bus transport for students. Significant commercial damage occurred, particularly to goods in the Riazuddin Bazar hub. The Chittagong Development Authority (CDA) and other agencies are working to clear drainage and canal blockages.