Bangladesh, July 13 -- Three hours of rain have thrown Cumilla City Corporation into disarray, flooding major roads, alleys and residential areas across the city.

The downpour, which continued from dawn to 9am on Monday, left large stretches of the city under knee-to-waist-deep water, paralysing daily life for residents.

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) candidates bore the brunt of the disruption, wading through waist-deep water in soaked clothes to reach exam centres.

Cumilla Met Office chief Arifur Rahman said the district recorded 138.2mm of rain in 24 hours, with 107mm falling in the three hours between 6am and 9am on Monday.

The forecast says more heavy rain is likely throughout the day, which could worsen waterlogging.

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