Bangladesh, July 9 -- Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain urged people living in landslide-prone hill areas to move to safer places as continuous rainfall increased the risk of slope failures across the city on Wednesday.

During visits to several landslide-prone areas near hills across the city, the mayor spoke with residents and requested them to relocate immediately to avoid possible accidents.

He also instructed concerned officials and employees to strengthen monitoring in vulnerable areas and, if necessary, take appropriate measures in coordination with the local administration.

"There is nothing more valuable than human life. No one should remain in vulnerable areas ignoring the risk of landslides. Stay in desig...