Bangladesh, July 7 -- Chattogram has recorded the highest rainfall of the season, triggering waterlogging in several parts of the city and raising concerns about short-term flooding in low-lying areas.

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, rainfall is likely to continue for another five days due to the influence of a depression and the active monsoon.

The Patenga Meteorological Office reported that 386.8mm of rainfall was recorded in the 24 hours to 12pm on Tuesday, marking the highest rainfall of the season. During the same period, the Ambagan Weather Station recorded 300mm of rainfall.

The rain began on Sunday morning and intensified into extremely heavy showers on Monday. After persistent rainfall throughout Monday...