A pedestrian went missing on Wednesday after he fell into an overflowing drain in Chattogram as heavy rains drenched the port city sending many areas under water and causing huge public sufferings.
The missing man was identified as Md Salmat, 36.
The incident took place in Muradpur area of the city around 11:30am.
A fire service team rushed to the spot, but failed to locate the man till evening.
Biplab Kumar Nath, leader of the city's Agrabad fire station, said, “A five-member diving team of the fire service is working to rescue the missing person. We will keep trying.”
Incessant rains since Tuesday night sent low-lying areas of Chattogram city under water, causing indescribable sufferings to its residents.
Waterlogging continues to haunt the residents of the port city as its authorities have so far failed to resolve the protracted problem.
People living in Halishahar, Bakolia, Agrabad CDA, Bahaddarhat, Sholoshohor, No 2 Gate, Muradpur, Prabartak and Chawkbazar areas are experiencing the waterlogging following the heavy rainfalls.
According to the local Met office, the active monsoon triggered the rains and that may continue for another two days.
“The rains may continue for two more days. The Met office recorded 28mm rainfall till 9:00am today, and this is happening due to active monsoon,” said Sheikh Farid Ahmed, meteorologist of Patenga Met office.
