Hooghly, Aug. 6 -- Heavy rainfall led to severe waterlogging in the Serampore area of West Bengal's Hooghly district on Wednesday, inundating roads and residential localities and causing major inconvenience to residents and commuters.

The area showed roads submerged under rainwater, making it difficult for pedestrians and motorists to move through several stretches. Water also entered low-lying areas near residential neighbourhoods, affecting normal daily activities.

Residents said the problem of waterlogging has become a recurring issue during the monsoon despite repeated drainage improvement works undertaken in the locality.

Speaking to ANI, a local resident alleged that the drainage infrastructure had failed to address the problem....